Topic: Tree roots in sewer system

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03/12/2015 at 3:54 pm #10249 Reply | Quote
Stanganie
Roots from (probably) the neighbouring lot’s tree have blocked our toilet plumbing. In order to clear the blockage it was necessary to dig up part of the laundry floor. Total cost $7095. My question is: is this a Body Corporate responsibility? Does it depend on the origin of the tree roots?
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04/12/2015 at 4:40 pm #24252 Reply
Jimmy-T
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@Stanganie said:
My question is: is this a Body Corporate responsibility?

Yes.

Does it depend on the origin of the tree roots?

Yes. The Owners Corp should fix it and then send a bill to the OC of the adjoining building

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