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We live in an apartment and the bottom course of tiles in our bathroom have developed cracks, possibly due to insufficient allowance being made for settlement. The tiler who we called in to quote for their repair advised us that as they were the original tiles, their replacement would be a Body Corporate expense. Could you please advise whether this is correct.
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If the tiles are fixed to an external wall, or the wall separating your apartment from the next one or a common area, then yes they’re fixable by the Owners Corporation. If they’re on an interior wall they’re the lot owner’s expense.
@DaveB said:
If the tiles are fixed to an external wall, or the wall separating your apartment from the next one or a common area, then yes they’re fixable by the Owners Corporation.Except if you live in a state (eg Victoria) where this can be incorrect.
In some states (eg Victoria), tiles on all lot interior walls are considered to be surface treatments (like paint) and are the owner’s responsibility.
In these matters, where you live in Australia, can make a difference!