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Further to this astounding revelation that balconies are probably not common property in Victoria, I found this following passage on an information sheet on the Communique platform:
A common misconception is balconies are the responsibility of the Owners Corporation and the owner is relieved of the obligation to maintain it. Unlike some other states, in Victoria, the structure of a building including balconies is not necessarily common property. It is an issue of survey determined by the plan of subdivision.
In a multilevel building, a plan of subdivision may adopt the interior face as the location boundary. If so, the slab or structural trusses will be common property and the responsibility of the Owners Corporation to repair and maintain. Unless the plan of subdivision indicates otherwise, the boundary of the lot is located at the unfinished surface and any waterproof membrane and tiles are within the owners’ lot.