#21437
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Flatchatter

    Hi whoisit,

    If you are in an old building pre 1974 you do not have to pay for the works if there is a leak from your unit into another unit.

    I recently experienced a similar problem, though the water may have been coming from my apartment.  I was ordered by strata manager to waterproof my shower and bath and then forward them the invoice as proof that I did it.  I did it myself, HOWEVER, it was never my responsibility.  I did it because they bully me all the time (because I voted against them once!) over trivial issues and it seemed a better option than having my bathroom pulled apart, even if it was at OC expense.

    The strata manager tried to trick me into financing the works (they have lied to me so many times that now I check rules on EVERYTHING).   Buildings that were constructed pre 1974 have different rulings as follows:

    Any water proofing in the shower recess is common property the repair and maintenance is the responsibility of the owners corporation.

     

    Tiles on a boundary wall are common property their repair and maintenance is the responsibility of the owners corporation.

     

    If your building is that old then you will definitely have a case for OC paying and if this is the case, report them for fraud and misleading information.