Tenant in our commercial warehouse would like to remove a wall - he apparently had a structural engineer say it is "fine" to remove. Within that wall there are electrical wires etc.
He has advised my property manager in writing that all costs are to be beared by him and also any electrical costs involved.
What should I do to protect myself and investment legally? Thanks..
We don't really care about the wall being removed as long as it is replastered back up upon his departure in future. What I am really wary of is "electrical costs" - we had a prior episode where an ex tenant did this and racked up $5K of "safety electrical costs" which we had to pay - would have gotten a lot more costly if we went to court etc. so we left it at that.
Added to that the sparky himself was a bloody cowboy and very exxy. We copped that on the chin and moved on and would like to avoid a repeat of this.
Should I insist and can I insist on using my electrician who I have used for years and trust? Secondly, what should I do to protect myself from any accidents that may occur with the removal of the wall?
Thanks again!
What I have thought of is this (all correspondence to be directed via the property manager):
1. Name and business of builder to remove wall and insurance.
2. Name and business of electrician and insurance certificate and licence number.
3. Copies of all compliance certificates upon completion?
4. Notice of any safety issues involved with electrician?
5. Copies of all invoices upon completion? (is this legal and too much to ask??)
He has advised my property manager in writing that all costs are to be beared by him and also any electrical costs involved.
What should I do to protect myself and investment legally? Thanks..
We don't really care about the wall being removed as long as it is replastered back up upon his departure in future. What I am really wary of is "electrical costs" - we had a prior episode where an ex tenant did this and racked up $5K of "safety electrical costs" which we had to pay - would have gotten a lot more costly if we went to court etc. so we left it at that.
Added to that the sparky himself was a bloody cowboy and very exxy. We copped that on the chin and moved on and would like to avoid a repeat of this.
Should I insist and can I insist on using my electrician who I have used for years and trust? Secondly, what should I do to protect myself from any accidents that may occur with the removal of the wall?
Thanks again!
What I have thought of is this (all correspondence to be directed via the property manager):
1. Name and business of builder to remove wall and insurance.
2. Name and business of electrician and insurance certificate and licence number.
3. Copies of all compliance certificates upon completion?
4. Notice of any safety issues involved with electrician?
5. Copies of all invoices upon completion? (is this legal and too much to ask??)