NSW: Q&A Common Property Defects & Reimbursement for Expenses

NSW: Q&A Common Property Defects & Reimbursement for Expenses

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? If the water ingress can be construed as a failure on the part of the owners corporation to properly repair and…

NSW: Q&A Replacing All Bathroom Tiles Due to Common Property Defects

NSW: Q&A Replacing All Bathroom Tiles Due to Common Property Defects

Question: Our bathroom’s waterproofing membrane has failed and is causing damage to the lot below. Should the Owners Corporation be responsible for all repairs, as these are only needed due to common property defects? There is a 1999 case where water had leaked into two lots below another lot so the owners corporation removed two…