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billy
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    In the 6 months since the SM & unit owner were made aware of this problem nothing has been done to stop the leak & repair the wall. Until this is done I am unable to rent the unit & so far have lost $16,000 rental income since March.   It seems SM is trying very hard not to upset the other unit owner who was most annoyed when a plumbing inspection was organised.

    I have not seen the bathroom in question but photos from the plumber show really dodgy hot & cold water pipes running along the wall in front of the tiles to the shower taps then in to the toilet cistern- obviously not done by a tradesman.  Are you interested in a photo?

    Encouraged by your advice, last week I emailed SM demanding he apply to NCAT for Interim orders to have the issue resolved urgently. 

    SM replied that he could not get an NCAT order on my behalf & I would have to apply initially.  He suggests another cheaper option would be mediation through fair trading! 

    I appreciate your advice so far but what should my next move be?

    Billy