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@Footrot – please don’t hijack threads like this.
Hijack seems a bit harsh, but I take your point. Regarding your questions:
1. Who pays for the investigation charge of the plumber?
Not entirely sure about Queensland law but in most places, since the Body Corp is the only body that can insist on entry to explore defects and damage, they would pay initially, then bill the lot owner who had cause the problem or wear the cost themselves if it was a common property defect.
2. Who pays for any damage to the bathroom ceiling below the unit causing the leak?
Again that would be slated back to whoever caused the problem. If it was a fault for which the Body Corporate bore responsibility – eg, a building defect – it would pay. If it was something caused by the lot owner, such as a bodgy bathroom renovation, they would pay.
You might find that your home and contents insurer would pay for the damaged ceiling but then pursue the lot owner for the costs. You might still have to pursue the lot owner for any excess on your insurance policy.