#12325
Whale
Flatchatter

    Whilst the ceiling between the floors of the Lot is Common Property and subject to repair by the O/C, there are a few complications with regard to the repairs to the bathroom, given that you didn't say where the leak originated.

    1. If the leak was a leak or overflow from a shower tray, bath, or sink then many Insurers won't pay the claim
    2. If the leak was from the tiles on or the pipes within an internal wall, like where the shower rose and taps are on the wall between the bathroom and another room, then that's not a Common Property matter and not the O/C's responsibility.   
    3. If the leak was from the ORIGINAL shower base (tiles / membrane / tray), then repairs to that and to one course of tiles up / on the surrounding walls is the O/C's responsibility. 
    4. If the bathroom has been renovated without the O/C being informed, then repairs are the current Proprietor's responsibility. If the O/C was informed, then it's likely that its approval included a condition also making the Proprietor responsible for any and all future repairs on the basis that the Proprietor engaged the tradespeople and approved of the materials / PC Items used .

    I hope all this assists rather than complicates the issues.

    Cheers.