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JJ Irani · 1 January 2008, 09:55 AM

That' right, guys. Unfortunately, I've become a victim of the "leaky building syndrome" prevailent in a few countries around the world.

The good news is that about 65% of our complex has been completed (work commenced on 1st May 07).....and I've now been shunted out of my unit last week.

This is my temporary abode....only the corner one on the ground floor!

These are pics of the units in my line of units. These should be ready for occupancy by mid or 3rd week of Jan.

And here are my block of units. They have started work on the back. This is the front section.

I'm in unit # 60!!

This is the back of my unit all ripped open....

New beam has just replaced a very water-logged and rotted one...

My lounge, carpet all screwed up with moisture and water seepage - so I get a brand new carpet!!

My kitchen counter...

Upstairs master bedroom.....new carpet coming here too!!

JJ Irani · 1 January 2008, 01:44 PM

No comments for a poor, homeless soul, guys?

Paulie · 1 January 2008, 01:57 PM

It's a couple hours before tomorrow. Forgive us.

What happened to the cat?

kcmo · 1 January 2008, 02:14 PM

I hope the rebuild is finished soon JJ so you can get settled! Nothing fun about being displaced...I'm crossing my fingers for you!

JJ Irani · 1 January 2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

I hope the rebuild is finished soon JJ so you can get settled! Nothing fun about being displaced...I'm crossing my fingers for you!

Thanks, Karis. Hopefully, we can be back by 3rd week of Feb. At least, ONE move is over - now I can just hope the next one takes place asap.

JJ

roadcarver · 1 January 2008, 02:19 PM

Just came home from a get together before New Years Eve JJ. Hope the house rebuild goes well! Nothing like "Home Sweet Home".

My home is only about 5 years old and the roofer did not correctly install the shingles in the area of my son's closet. That part of the roof was leaking water slowly into the closet framing area - it was a bitch to fix since warranty was over. Nevertheless fixed.

I somehow know how you feel esp with water damage and leakage.

JJ Irani · 1 January 2008, 02:21 PM

Thanks, Vernon. In our case, the whole place was leaking. Poor outer cladding, untreated timber and terrible workmanship.

The good news is that we now have a team of very professional guys sorting it all out!!

abigsecret · 1 January 2008, 02:33 PM

I'm happy for you JJ that this nighmare of yours is almost over!

2008 will be a fantastic year for you, mark my words!

JJ Irani · 1 January 2008, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by abigsecret

I'm happy for you JJ that this nighmare of yours is almost over!

2008 will we a fantastic year for you, mark my words!

Thanks for your kind words, Mireyna....and a Very Happy New Year to you and your hubby from all of us here in NZ.

JJ

Lisa · 1 January 2008, 02:35 PM

Ugh, JJ - that's no fun at all. How have you kept up your usual good spirits? It's tough being uprooted. How long have you lived there?

JJ Irani · 1 January 2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Ugh, JJ - that's no fun at all. How have you kept up your usual good spirits? It's tough being uprooted. How long have you lived there?

Since July 1999. It took us 2 years to discover the "leaky" thing.....and then spent literally thousands on Lawyers fees.

Thank God it was finally settled last December and work began in full swing in May 2007.

Now we should be all hunky dory by June 08.

JJ

Lisa · 1 January 2008, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Since July 1999. It took us 2 years to discover the "leaky" thing.....and then spent literally thousands on Lawyers fees.

Thank God it was finally settled last December and work began in full swing in May 2007.

Now we should be all hunky dory by June 08.

JJ

I'll need to go back and read up on your "leaky building" discussions - I'm not very clear on the issue, but was aware there were troubles... all the result of rain getting in?

At our new house, the bulk of repairs had to do with water damage. The previous owners had let a leaky roof go for years and we had lots and lots of damage - much of which was hidden away under wallpaper and revealed when we stripped it off.

I hope when all the work at your place is completed it'll feel like a brand new home with no more worries, JJ!

Elaine · 1 January 2008, 05:04 PM

all the best JJ !!!!

hope everything turns out good

JJ Irani · 1 January 2008, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elaine

all the best JJ !!!!

hope everything turns out good

Thanks, Elaine. More than 60% of the complex has been finished since May 07.

Another 5 or 6 months and we should be all done. I expect to move back into my unit # 60 (see pic above) by 3rd week of Feb. hopefully!!

Gedanken · 1 January 2008, 05:17 PM

Let this be a lesson to you, JJ - when the sign says "Max capacity 80 sheep", don't go overloading the structure!

JJ Irani · 1 January 2008, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

Let this be a lesson to you, JJ - when the sign says "Max capacity 80 sheep", don't go overloading the structure!

And a Happy New Year to you and Sasha, James!!

astcell · 1 January 2008, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Elaine

all the best JJ !!!!

hope everything turns out good

I would say "Turns out well" But I doubt JJ wants more water references. :-)

Gedanken · 1 January 2008, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

And a Happy New Year to you and Sasha, James!!

And to you, Zemina and all them lovely ladies in your life, JJ!

jasonbellevue · 1 January 2008, 08:00 PM

All the best to you and your family JJ, I hope that 2008 will be a better year for you!

cully · 1 January 2008, 10:09 PM

I hope things get sorted for you soon JJ.
Here's to a happy 2008 to you!!

Cheers

Paul

SPACE-DWELLER · 1 January 2008, 11:12 PM

What a turmoil!

I hope you get your home back, soon, JJ!

Carolina · 2 January 2008, 12:33 AM

JJ, that doesn't sound like any fun at all!

I'm hoping it all gets resolved quickly!

mailman · 2 January 2008, 01:13 AM

JJ's homeless...but he has two Rolex watches. He won't sell either of them so Zemina can eat. He has a new computer as well.

Typical of a homeless person

rpryan55 · 2 January 2008, 01:41 AM

What happened to proper workmanship? I bought a new house, too, and the mistakes were horrible - but at least I didn't get kicked out while they repaired them. Better luck in /08, JJ!

kingblackbolt · 2 January 2008, 02:32 AM

Hey that looks like a very cozy home you are going to have there ( when it is done of course!) my friend CONGRATULATIONS!

I know exactly what you are going through as we are currently in the process of moving ourselves we just took possession of a new home and are currently moving there from our condo.

Any local TRFers wanna help me lift some boxes?

Lisa · 2 January 2008, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by kingblackbolt

Hey that looks like a very cozy home you are going to have there ( when it is done of course!) my friend CONGRATULATIONS!

I know exactly what you are going through as we are currently in the process of moving ourselves we just took possession of a new home and are currently moving there from our condo.

Any local TRFers wanna help me lift some boxes?

This is where you'll hear, "Oh, gotta go wash my dog!" "Gee, my in-laws are here from out of town..." "Oh, I'd love to, but my friend's daughter's mom's ex-husband is having toe surgery..."

JJ Irani · 2 January 2008, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

JJ's homeless...but he has two Rolex watches. He won't sell either of them so Zemina can eat. He has a new computer as well.

Typical of a homeless person

No worries, pal....the one thing I'd never sacrifice is on would be good food and our good health.

Hopefully, I can still afford to hang on to both my Rollies before we get the final bill in June 08!!

The good thing, of course, is I'm completely debt free which is a great help!!

kingblackbolt · 2 January 2008, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

This is where you'll hear, "Oh, gotta go wash my dog!" "Gee, my in-laws are here from out of town..." "Oh, I'd love to, but my friend's daughter's mom's ex-husband is having toe surgery..."

Too true there Lisa! One of my friends told me he had to wait all day for the Salvation Army to come pick up some furniture he was donating... I was thinking I could ask the guy from Sally Arm to lend me his truck?

These are times when you find out who your true friends are... no?

JJ Irani · 2 January 2008, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingblackbolt

Too true there Lisa! One of my friends told me he had to wait all day for the Salvation Army to come pick up some furniture he was donating... I was thinking I could ask the guy from Sally Arm to lend me his truck?

These are times when you find out who your true friends are... no?

Need a hand, pal? You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours!!

mailman · 2 January 2008, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

No worries, pal....the one thing I'd never sacrifice is on would be good food and our good health.

Hopefully, I can still afford to hang on to both my Rollies before we get the final bill in June 08!!

The good thing, of course, is I'm completely debt free which is a great help!!

I hope so too pal

1 January 2008, 09:55 AM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	All I want for New Year is a brand new home!! That' right, guys. Unfortunately, I've become a victim of the "leaky building syndrome" prevailent in a few countries around the world. The good news is that about 65% of our complex has been completed (work commenced on 1st May 07).....and I've now been shunted out of my unit last week. This is my temporary abode....only the corner one on the ground floor! These are pics of the units in my line of units. These should be ready for occupancy by mid or 3rd week of Jan. And here are my block of units. They have started work on the back. This is the front section. I'm in unit # 60!! This is the back of my unit all ripped open.... New beam has just replaced a very water-logged and rotted one... My lounge, carpet all screwed up with moisture and water seepage - so I get a brand new carpet!! My kitchen counter... Upstairs master bedroom.....new carpet coming here too!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

1 January 2008, 01:44 PM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	No comments for a poor, homeless soul, guys? __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

1 January 2008, 01:57 PM	#3
Paulie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicagoland Watch: GMTII and OP! Posts: 1,272	It's a couple hours before tomorrow. Forgive us. What happened to the cat? __________________

1 January 2008, 02:19 PM	#6
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Just came home from a get together before New Years Eve JJ. Hope the house rebuild goes well! Nothing like "Home Sweet Home". My home is only about 5 years old and the roofer did not correctly install the shingles in the area of my son's closet. That part of the roof was leaking water slowly into the closet framing area - it was a bitch to fix since warranty was over. Nevertheless fixed. I somehow know how you feel esp with water damage and leakage. __________________ I'm just a cook...

1 January 2008, 02:21 PM	#7
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Thanks, Vernon. In our case, the whole place was leaking. Poor outer cladding, untreated timber and terrible workmanship. The good news is that we now have a team of very professional guys sorting it all out!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

1 January 2008, 02:14 PM	#4
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I hope the rebuild is finished soon JJ so you can get settled! Nothing fun about being displaced...I'm crossing my fingers for you!

1 January 2008, 02:33 PM	#8
abigsecret "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Mireyna Location: s o t r Watch: your back! Posts: 2,282	I'm happy for you JJ that this nighmare of yours is almost over! 2008 will be a fantastic year for you, mark my words! __________________ #6267 He who knows no foreign language does not know his own.-Goethe

1 January 2008, 02:35 PM	#10
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Ugh, JJ - that's no fun at all. How have you kept up your usual good spirits? It's tough being uprooted. How long have you lived there?

1 January 2008, 05:04 PM	#13
Elaine Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Elaine Location: Singapore Watch: Rodium Diamond DJ Posts: 672	all the best JJ !!!! hope everything turns out good

1 January 2008, 05:17 PM	#15
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Let this be a lesson to you, JJ - when the sign says "Max capacity 80 sheep", don't go overloading the structure! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

1 January 2008, 08:00 PM	#19
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	All the best to you and your family JJ, I hope that 2008 will be a better year for you! __________________

1 January 2008, 10:09 PM	#20
cully "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Paul Location: Lincolnshire UK Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 775	I hope things get sorted for you soon JJ. Here's to a happy 2008 to you!! Cheers Paul

1 January 2008, 11:12 PM	#21
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	What a turmoil! I hope you get your home back, soon, JJ! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

2 January 2008, 12:33 AM	#22
Carolina "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Watch: it, Bubba! Posts: 6,271	JJ, that doesn't sound like any fun at all! I'm hoping it all gets resolved quickly! __________________ . .Member #5380 .

2 January 2008, 01:13 AM	#23
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	JJ's homeless...but he has two Rolex watches. He won't sell either of them so Zemina can eat. He has a new computer as well. Typical of a homeless person __________________ JJ

2 January 2008, 01:41 AM	#24
rpryan55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dick Location: USA Watch: SubND,DD,SSDaytona Posts: 2,257	What happened to proper workmanship? I bought a new house, too, and the mistakes were horrible - but at least I didn't get kicked out while they repaired them. Better luck in /08, JJ!

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