Who is responsible for strata property water damage?
Strata committee or lot owner – here’s how to find out who must fix strata property water damage
Strata committees play an essential role in administering a strata property. They are often the first point of contact for lot owners when a maintenance issue or urgent repair request arises. In the event of strata property water damage, the best way forward may be to address the problem and take swift action to repair the damage. This approach will likely minimise stress for everyone involved.
However, determining the cause of strata property water damage can be complicated. Strata properties have a complex network of water pipes, electrical wiring, air conditioning and ventilation systems hidden from sight in cavity walls, roof spaces or underfloor. While identifying the source of strata property water damage can be difficult, it is particularly challenging if the damage has not been detected for some time or has extended beyond the initial fault site.
Once your strata committee is alerted to a fault, knowing boundaries between common property and individual lots is critical to understanding who is responsible for strata property water damage.
Originally published on 23 June 2021
Updated on 5 May 2022
Categories: Building defects, compliance and safety, Certainty, Enhancing Community Living, National