Junction Triangle

can anyone see if the sidewalks have been poured btw blocks A and B? I think this is the major issue remaining (aside from the interiors being finished) to our getting occupancy.

there is an update today. http://brownstonesonbloor.wordpress.com

Has anyone’s lawyers had communication from the builders lawyers? I just found out from my lawyer that typically the builder's will give your lawyer a 30 day heads up on occupancy so they can get all of the paper work ready for you to be given occupancy. Just because the builder/city grants occupancy, there are a bunch of steps you and your lawyer have to take in conjunction with the builders lawyers before you will receive your keys. Maybe this is naivety on my part, but I was unaware that the lawyer's played a role until the actual closing. My lawyer was shocked that I told him the builder was so close to granting occupancy. He said it sounded very unrealistic. I am just trying to get all of my facts straight, if anyone knows anything more, please share.

Hi All, I put a call and an email into Councillor Ana Bailao in regards to pushing along the paper work for occupancy granted by the city for this property. I strongly encourage everyone else to make a quick call as well. The more pressure we can put on the situation, the faster the results will take place.

Ana Bailao
Phone: 416-392-7012
councillor_bailao@toronto.ca

This ordeal has been very trying for all of us and I wanted you all to know that we do have some recourse – although a very small monetary one, it is something.
Below is a paragraph taken from the Tarion.com website. “Tarion Warranty Corporation is a private corporation that was established in 1976 to protect the rights of new home buyers and regulate new home builders.”

“Under the Delayed Closing Warranty, the builder guarantees that the home will be ready by the closing date specified in the purchase agreement or by a date that has been properly extended. If the closing date is delayed beyond the original closing date or properly extended date (as described below), then compensation may be payable for such delay.”

If the homeowner submits a Delayed Closing/Occupancy Form together with all receipts, he/she may be able to claim up to $100 per day in living expenses (such as temporary accommodation costs), plus other direct costs caused by the delay (such as extra moving and storage costs), up to a maximum of $5,000.” (Tarion.com website).

We fall under the old Tarion rules which means we purchased before June 30th 2008. In order to obtain the forms to fill out you must contact Tarion and they will email you the appropriate documents so you can at least have the builder pay for any rent, mail forwarding, phone forwarding, extra km to work if you had to move someplace else because you sold or your lease ran out, cost to move you once, cost to rent a storage locker, etc. I would strongly recommend you contact Tarion asap so that you have the form filled out. On the day you take possession issue your Claim to the Builder. At that time, you must register your claim with Tarion. If the Builder does not pay your claim within a certain time frame, inform Tarion so that Tarion can pay you directly and then Tarion will go after the builder. It’s time the Builder be responsible for their lack of Construction management and be accountable for our continued inconvenience.

I also wanted to mention, I read in a blog a while ago, that the size of their unit was 1’-6” shorter than the plans. Legally, they are allowed a 2% discrepancy in the sq. foot size of the unit Vs. the purchase agreement. If there is more, I again would strongly recommend you call Tarion to see what your rights are.

The dimensions for sq. foot calculation are taken from the center line of the party (concrete) wall. So let’s assume it a 6” thick wall + ½” of drywall you must add 3-1/2” on both ends of your dimension. So, if you measure 12’ from wall to wall, you will add 3-1/2” + 3-1/2” + 12’ = 12’-7”. Measure your living/dining room floor and multiply it by the number of floors, and be sure to include the stairs and the entry landing. All mechanical shafts are included in the area of your unit. If the size is less than 2% of your purchase agreement, there’s a problem.

Know your rights and make sure the Builder is aware that you know. Get your well deserved $ compensation. It’s your right.

Good luck

I have tried my best to be patient with the ongoing delays with my unit in Block C.

I have been told March 30th, then June (or July?) 26th, September 15th, then December 1st at my PDI.

It is December 2nd. I am so pessimistic that I severely doubt that we will be moving in before the new year.

I moved out of my apartment and I'm living in a short term rental. I'm sick of living out of boxes.

I'm at the point where I'm just Angry. This really, really sucks.

Hi folks,

I live at 1369 Bloor Street West and have a parking spot for rent beginning December 1st ($80 per month) and apparently our underground parking areas are shared, meaning your homes can be accessed using the underground network. Anyway, if anyone is interested, please send me an email to discuss: collinsaaron@yahoo.com

I've also got a locker available as well...thanks.

ac

Looking to purchase a 2 bedroom upper unit...if anyone is selling please let me know!

Seems as though nobody is providing information relating to move in date, especially those that say they've had their PDI's already. I have mine scheduled for this weekend. I will make sure to post any relevant information I get.

any news on a move-in date for those who have had their PDI?

That's great. I didn't think this day was ever going to come.
So, what do you think of it? Does it measure up?

Michael left a message regarding Rogers cable and interner including three-month free service in our complex but I did not write his phone number. Please place his phone number. Thanks !

Hi there, i've been following this post for some time now...we're thinking of purchasing a unit in the building....a) is anyone looking to sell their assignment, b) may sound like a dumb question, but when is it planned for occupany?

Thanks

sb