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I am the owner of a strata townhouse/villa I bought  in 2016.   My enquiry relates to who is responsible for what.  The house sits on its own  lot of about a quarter acre and is unattached to any other house or building. The nearest house in the strata complex is about 20 metres away from my house although several have adjoining lot boundaries.  There are 7 houses/lots in the strata complex.    If  repairs or maintenance are needed to matters such as the roof, gutters, windows, foundations, external painting,  structural problems etc who is responsible.?  The Strata Manager has advised me that when the strata complex was built in around 2004, the then owners all agreed verbally that they would be responsible for all matters relating to each of their own  houses.  There is nothing in writing to state this, and no by-law. When I raised this matter  with the Strata Manager I was told about this verbal agreement and therefore any repairs or maintenance were my responsibility.  I would ask you to advise me on whether this is correct or not.  Please note also that Building Insurance on all the Lots is paid for by the owners’ corporation, but this does not cover  many situations requiring attention due to wear and tear.

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