Hi
Actually, while I agree with you (and would say yes to each of the points); according to the world of strata the following applies:
1) Is the OC responsible for the cost of engineer reports and the work needed to fix the problem?
Yes
2) Is the OC responsible for the cost of fixing the inside of the bedroom from the water damage?
No – strictly speaking the skirting boards and the carpet should be covered by the owners own insurance policy; the cost of opening the owners’ insurance claim should at the very least be borne by the OC. However, for me, if the OC is opening a claim to fix damaged property (ie the floorboards and or waterproofing membrane/drainage to the flower beds) then I think the OC insurance should just cover the lot.
3) Is the EC required to deal with this issue immediately?
Yes – and while six weeks is a long time for your friend, it isn’t negligent on the EC part given that water penetration is never usually a straightforward issue, and that the cause is now known. They should of course now set about fixing it ASAP. Also, depending on how the EC structure themselves and the total likely cost to repair, it should be authorised either at the EC meeting or by majority via email: if the costs exceed the spending powers of that particular EC, then an EGM might need to be called…but this is usually unlikely.