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Our complex was built in 2015. I would like to understand whether the waterproofing is actually a common property.
In one of the townhouse whenever they use the shower in the 2nd floor, there is a leak and goes to the 1st floor. These are just under one townhouse. Will this be considered common property under villa style strata?
I am confused since I have the view that: For a leak from a shower on the second floor to the first floor that is entirely internal to one owner’s townhouse (villa-style strata lot): Is considered the owner’s responsibility, as it occurs within the airspace and boundaries of their private lot. They consulted a plumber and the plumber said it is common property. I don’t think the plumber has the final authority for this. I am open to be corrected but I need to have a clear direction or writing whether this is actually a common property. I did research the Strata Plan and it doesn’t specify it anywhere there.
Thanks for replying and inputs. Let me know if you encounter similar situation.
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CORRECTION: I have checkcd my previous answer and now have had this explained to me by someone who knows what they’re talking about.
In NSW, the internal slabs and ceilings are common property, and that means the waterproofing on the bathroom floor (but not the walls) is too.
The “Who’s responsible?’ document, section 11, is strangely worded but that’s what it means. The plumber was right.
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Please see the above correction.
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