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Hello,
I stumbled on this website when I am searching for more information about my issue.
I live in a unit, Sydney NSW. The building was erected in 2001. Currently, the brash tap water which is located at the balcony wall (inner wall is facing the kitchen sink) cannot be turned off. The tap water is attached to sprinkle system in the planter box (L – Shape) around the balcony. As a result, the water is running continuously since this morning (Saturday). There is only one/central water meter for the building.
My understanding is that the tap water is attached to the surface of common wall (outer wall) in the balcony. Is this a grey area or it is straight forward to determine who is responsible for the tap replacement?
Based on my conversation with my strata manager, the tap is within the airspace of my lot, hence lot responsibility. (I cannot comprehend this as it is the same principle as balcony door, planter box and outer wall and ceiling/paint. Those are considered as common property, and the tap water was installed on top of that). It would be great if someone can help confirming this.
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On side note, I would also like to know about the responsibility of main stop cock/tap (underneath the cupboard) from the building main water supply to the unit. The main stop cock/tap position are protruded i.e. not installed in the wall. Who is responsible for that i.e. lot owner/OC?
Thank you.
John.L