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In NSW, generally if an air-conditioning system is located on common property then it is the OC's responsibility to maintain if there is no by-law registered to suggest otherwise.
However, if the air conditioner is located on private property but the pipes go through a wall that is common property then that section of the pipe is generally the OC's responsibility.
Under section 62 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 1996, an OC may pass a special resolution to not maintain a certain item of common property on the basis that is inappropriate to maintain, renew, replace or repair the item, and the OC's decision will not detract from the appearance of the building nor compromise safety or the structure of the building.
Tom Bacon
TEYS Lawyers