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15-18 year old building; 5 units. Shoddy workmanship. Leaks like a sieve. Waterproofing membranes have failed in planters, balconies and courtyards. So far all the leaks have been from one unit to another or on common property so the Owners Corporation / Body Corporate have repaired the leaks. Builder out of business and well beyond statutory claim limits.
An owner now reports that the waterproofing membrane in their shower recess has failed, which is not surprising if it was done to the same standard as the waterproofing of the rest of the building. Quotes to repair it from “experts” indicate that it is waterproof membrane causing issue and not anything the owner has done ie no inadequate or failure of tiling/grouting, no unauthorised renovations etc. But damage in unit is all internal – within the lot.
Owner suggests that because it is a failure of the original building work (as with all the other leaks) the Body Corporate might like to chip in to fix it. I (as another unit owner – one of only 5) have enormous sympathy for their situation as it’s the same sort of leak that has already been accepted as the Body Corporate’s responsibility, it has just occurred in a different space.
What should we do? Stick to the letter of the law or accept we are all in the same (leaking) boat and share the cost?
Thanks
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