#14141
Austman
Flatchatter

    In Victoria at least, the OC is responsible for the repair and maintenance of Common Property regardless of why the repair or maintenance is needed.

    Of course the OC can try to claim the costs of a repair on another party. 

    In this case, as the damage is accidental and caused by a water pipe 'burst', my guess is that one party's insurance company will pay (most probably the OC's building  insurance).

    This has been the situation, for similar incidents, a few times in my building.