#18677
Jimmy-T
Keymaster

    There are two reasons you should pass this on to the strata manager.  Firstly, they advised you to get a plumber in and secondly, it’s a common property issue.

    FYI:  This really has nothing to do with by-laws – it’s about what constitutes common property and the Owners Corporation’s (i.e. all owners, including you) legal responsibility to maintain and repair it.

    On re-reading your posting, was it the strata manager, building manager or rental manager (if you are a tenant) who told you to get a plumber? I aslk because normally you wouldn’t ask your strata manager about a problem that appeared to be inside your unit.

    Either way, the bill should go to the strata manager. And if you’re still not sure who does what you could do a lot worse that have a look at the Fair Trading booklet Strata Living to explain how things work in strata.

    The opinions offered in these Forum posts and replies are not intended to be taken as legal advice. Readers with serious issues should consult experienced strata lawyers.