Structural problems for shared buildings

Like cats and dogs, property owners like to mark their territory, many by knocking seven bells out of a newly purchased apartment. However, other leaseholders in that block may be right to stop the bulldozing purchaser in his tracks, get him to undo the works or sue him for damages. The landlord can often be caught in the middle and needs to consider carefully its potential liability if other leaseholders complain about the works.

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