#25459
Jimmy-T
Keymaster

    The bible on this, the SCA’s ‘Who’s Responsible’ document says this:

    Any pipe, cable, ducting, plug or the like that is for the exclusive use of the lot, then if it breaks:

    • Within the lot – Owners responsibility
    • Outside the lot or in a wall, floor or ceiling that abuts to either common property or another lot – Owners Corporation responsibility

    That means that any wiring inside an external wall, ceiling or floor, is Owners Corp responsibility and any thing outside the wall (such as a socket) or in an internal wall that doesn’t adjoin common property or another lot is the lot owner’s responsibility. 

    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.