Re: Original tiles and common property
lefty – so in the circumstances where the glass splashback as originally fitted to a common wall did, as you’ve now clarified (thanks) spontaneously fracture, the repair and/or replacement of…
Re: Original tiles and common property
Just to clarify a few points that have been raised. The splashback shattered overnight, for no identifiable reason. No accident, no carelessness, no contact with saucepans etc. the repairers said…
Re: Original tiles and common property
@kiwipaul said: The Strata insurance covers the rebuilding cost of the whole lot common and lot property and so just because the insurance accepts reasponsibility dosn’t mean that it’s Strata…
Re: Original tiles and common property
I must admit that when I read lefty’s post last night I wondered what spontaneous “event” could have shattered that glass splashback, and I was tempted to respond in much…
Re: Original tiles and common property
@JimmyT said: In very simple logical terms, if the OC’s insurance covers most of the claim then the OC is responsible for the excess. I’m afraid I agree with Kangaroo…
Re: Original tiles and common property
Sorry to be the only dissenting voice, but I think the answer is “it depends”. Some strata insurance policies (e.g. your sponsor’s) cover “proprietors fittings and fixtures” in addition to…
Re: Original tiles and common property
That’s right – their insurance, their excess. Gosh some strata managers try it on.
Re: Original tiles and common property
In very simple logical terms, if the OC’s insurance covers most of the claim then the OC is responsible for the excess.
Re: Original tiles and common property
The glass splashback was fixed to an external wall and surrounded my kitchen window above the sink. The insurance claim was submitted by the SM under Owners corporation insurance, not…
Re: Original tiles and common property
I agree with DaveB (mostly) According to Strata Community Australia’s “Who’s responsible for what …” document, tiles fixed to common walls or walls adjoining common property are the OC’s responsibility.…
Original tiles and common property
A piece of my glass splashback recently shattered and was replaced under our Strata insurance policy. The splashback was made up of 6 different shaped pieces of toughened glass and…
Re: The Wall of Silence
Looking forward to replies and suggestions. Our EC/SM/Caretaker never answer correspondence on questions relating to Insurance/Security/damage to building etc, etc. The CTTT dismissed a 1,000+ page submission so it seems there’s…