Altered Balcony

One of the owners in our small block of five units had permission to lay new tiles over old tiles on the balcony, during the heavy rain this winter there was a serious leak into the unit, the owners proceeded to repair leak without first informing the body corp. They have accepted some responsibility and the Body Corp has paid half the costs and required that the owners now accept full responsibilty for any future problems.

Is the Body Corp within its rights ?

I had read in one of your columns once an owner alters what is common property they are responsible for any repairs.

Susan