#55219
Jimmy-T
Keymaster

    The Common Property Memorandum says that electrical wiring serving more than one lot is the responsibility of the owners corporation, and wiring serving one lot exclusively, which doesn’t pass through common property walls is the property of that lot owner.

    I can see why the strata manager is befuddled by this.  In her shoes, I would advise the committee that the cable should be disconnected from the garage at OC expense because it’s there due to an historic error by the owners corp that has led to this situation.

    Also, technically, currently the cabling is serving two lots, therefore it’s common property.

    And if any owners want to know why they should share payment for a problem that existed before they even bought in, tell them “welcome to strata”.

    But I am not a lawyer, so feel free to ramp up the cost of a minor fix, that should have been sorted out by common sense and compromise, by consulting one.

     

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