Re: Garage owned by Lot- why does strata pay for upkeep? › Forums › Common Property › Garage owned by Lot- why does strata pay for upkeep? › Current Page 02/02/2017 at 12:47 pm #26322 DigbyFlatchatter Hi, Are the 2 garages in a separate building on the strata scheme ? A strata scheme in new south wales is responsible for external roofs, door, locks. paint of all building structures. I have lived in stata schemes for about 20 years. Kind Regards, Digby