Question: The apartment upstairs had some water leakages which has damaged my apartment. Am I responsible for repairs to the damage inside my unit? I own an apartment in NSW which is tenanted and agent managed. The apartment upstairs had some water leakages which has damaged both the duct connecting the floors as well…
Question: I’m concerned about the correct process of strata approval for renovations in our scheme. Renovations involving waterproofing isn’t being considered a major work under the new legislation, and therefore not being considered by the Owners Corporation as a special resolution. I’m a member of a Strata Committee in an apartment complex which was registered…
Question: Our hardwood floors have suffered major water damage due to common property defects. Should the Body corporate reimburse out of pocket expenses for accommodation and food while we vacate the property for repairs? Answer: The accommodation should be recoverable, but it is unlikely that the costs of food etc would be reimbursed. If…
Question: Our air conditioner was installed incorrectly by the builder 5 years ago. Is the repair of the resulting leak part of the strata maintenance responsibilities? Answer: As it is likely not common property, you would need to repair it. Generally speaking and without knowing where the external unit is located, an air-conditioning unit…
Our CEO Leanne Habib sat down with the Sydney Morning Herald on Tuesday September 10th to talk about how to manage building defects as a property owner. A defect doesn’t have to spell disaster, many building defects can be rectified if the process is managed properly. ‘‘You don’t have to panic, but you do have…
Question: Due to a common property defect, my tiles were damaged in an area on my verandah. As the tiles could not be matched, the whole space must be retiled. Should the OC pay for all work? Answer: There is a strata titles case very similar to yours. There is a strata titles case…
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