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05/09/2011 at 9:43 pm
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Chesa,
I think the key question here is ‘is the pipe common property?’ if the pipe is in your backyard, and depending on the definition of the stratum of your lot on the strata plan, this pipe could be your property (by the description you have given so far, I’ld be guessing that it’s not common property). However if it was a burst supply pipe, it is likely to be covered by the OC’s insurance. The oc’s insurance is not likely to cover the claim for the perceived higher electricity consumption cost, and the tenant would need to be able to evidence that there was actually higher consumption.
Good luck