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Our strata is a small 6-lot affair where one Lot is tenanted on an infrequent basis by the owner and short-term letters through a local holiday letting agent plus on-line. For large parts of the year the place is empty and this has been the case for around ten years.

Over that time there have been many issues involving damage to common property, unsociable actions, noise and disturbance by both the owner, his extended family and other “holiday-makers”.

In recent times the OC has taken steps to address these problems including having damage repairs paid for by the owner. Should have been done sooner I know. Long story. Different OC members.

Being a highly exposed coastal property where wind and rain can come suddenly and with great velocity an on-going problem has been ensuring windows and doors are closed during absences, be that during a tenancy or after when the place spends long periods empty.

Over the years it has been a challenge to a number of previous other owners in getting the Lot owner or his agent to close windows and doors in a timely fashion either before, during or even after these weather events. Assuming they have been noticed as being open in the first place given that the unit is on a top-floor position and not easily checkable.

This Lot owner has now identified damage to walls and skirting-boards which he is saying is due to a building defect and must be repaired at strata expense.

The OC is of the view that damage has been caused by neglect and not as a result of a defect.

The OC does understand that it is responsible for maintaining the CP but would like to think there is a case for having the owner contribute some or all of the funds.

Is anyone aware if a precedence with this?

Thanks,

Michael

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