My question is an extension of this. My Unit in Victoria has damage to the ceiling of the main bedroom as a result of water draining from the open balcony (of another Unit) which is immediately above the bedroom.Every time it rains, water enters the bedroom and has to be collected in buckets.
In NSW I am aware that the OC is responsible for preventing further water entry from an open balcony. The Strata Manager isn’t so sure that is true in Victoria. Is he correct?
And if he is, what do I need to do to get the balcony above sealed? A Notice to Repair has been issued by the OC to the owner of the unit with the balcony. The owner has ignored this. Is it the OC’s responsibility (or mine) to approach VCAT to obtain approval to enter the unit and have the repairs effected?