When you own property that is strata managed, it is important to know exactly what you and the Owners Corporation are responsible for when it comes to repairing and maintaining your property. Strata Community Australia have put together a guide to help narrow it down – but remember, if in doubt, it is always best to ask your strata manager as they can provide information that is specific to your strata lot and scheme. If you have any questions, get in touch now!
Balcony
| Door flyscreens/Security door | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Door, window & wall | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Painting of Balcony Ceiling | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Clothesline | Owner |
| Columns | Owners Corporation |
| Railings | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Awnings | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Tiles | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Water leaking through wall or floor | Owner/Owners Corporation |
Bathroom
| Bathroom Cabinet and/or mirror | Owner |
| Blocked floor drain | Owners Corporation |
| Burst pipe general | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Cracked bath/handbasin | Owner |
| Dripping “S” bend under sink | Owner |
| Ducting covering stack | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Exhaust fans | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Hot water service – exclusive to a lot | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Leaking pipes under sink | Owner |
| Main stop cock to unit | Owners Corporation |
| Plug and waste in bath | Owner |
| Shower Screen repairs | Owner |
| Toilet bowl | Owner |
| Toilet Cistern | Owner |
| Water leaking from bath | Owner |
| Water leaking from shower | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Water leaking from shower taps | Owner |
| Water leaking through tiles | Owner/Owners Corporation |
Ceilings/Roof
| Ceiling cornices | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Exhaust fans | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| False ceilings | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Membranes | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Paintwork | Owner |
| Plastered Ceilings | Owners Corporation |
| TV aerial | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Vermiculite Ceilings | Owners Corporation |
Courtyard
| Fencing | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Pavers | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Clothesline | Owner |
| Guttering on townhouse | Owners Corporation |
| Tree trimming/removal | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Deck, pergola or steps | Owner/Owners Corporation |
Electrical
| Air conditioning systems | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Electric Garage Door Opener | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Exhaust fans | Owners Corporation |
| Fuses | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Hot water service – exclusive to a lot | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Hot water services – communal | Owners Corporation |
| Insinkerators | Owner |
| Intercom handset | Owners Corporation |
| Intercom wiring | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Lift and Lift Operating Systems | Owners Corporation |
| Light and power wiring | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Light fittings | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Light switches | Owner |
| Power point socket | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Smoke detectors | Owner Corporation |
| Stoves | Owner |
| Telephone (additional wiring required) | Owner |
| Telephone sockets | Owner |
| Telephone wiring | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| TV (Pay TV wiring required) | Owner |
| TV aerial | Owners Corporation |
| TV cabling | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| TV socket | Owner/Owners Corporation |
Entrance Doors
| Door locks | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Entrance door automatic closer | Owners Corporation |
| Entrance door to lot | Owners Corporation |
| Keys, Security cards etc. | Owner |
| Security door repair | Owner/Owners Corporation |
Floors
| Blocked floor drain | Owners Corporation |
| Floor and wall tiles | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Mezzanines within lots | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Floorboards/Parquetry flooring | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Internal Carpet | Owner |
| Skirting boards and architraves | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Lino/vinyl/cork tiles | Owner |
| Linoleum | Owner |
| Magnasite Floor Base | Owners Corporation |
| Pavers | Owner/Owners Corporation |
General
| Built-in wardrobes/cupboards | Owner |
| Carpets | Owner |
| Clothesline on Common Property | Owners Corporation |
| Cracks in Walls | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Damage to common property by tenant | Owners Corporation |
| Ducting covering stack | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Floorboards/Parquetry flooring | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Internal Doors/Walls | Owner |
| Internal Paintwork | Owner |
| Keys, Security cards etc | Owner |
| Letterboxes | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Lift and lift operating systems | Owners Corporation |
| Pipes within a lot servicing only that lot | Owner |
| Stairs in Lot | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Skirting boards and architraves | Owner/Owners Corporation |
Kitchen
| Burst pipe general | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Dishwasher | Owner |
| Dripping “S” bend under sink | Owner |
| Ducting covering stack | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Exhaust fans | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Floor and wall tiles | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Hot water service – exclusive to a lot | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Insinkerators | Owner |
| Kitchen cupboards | Owner |
| Leaking pipes under sink | Owner |
| Lino/vinyl/cork tiles | Owner |
| Linoleum | Owner |
| Main stop cock to unit | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Stoves | Owner |
| Washing Machine | Owner |
| Water Filtration Systems | Owner |
Parking
| Carports | Owners Corporation |
| Door controller button | Owner |
| Door hinge mechanism | Owners Corporation |
| Electric Garage Door Opener | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Garage door lock | Owners Corporation |
| Garage Doors | Owners Corporation |
| Garage Door auto opening mechanism | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Garage Door auto remotes | Owner |
| Light fittings | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Line marking | Owners Corporation |
| Mesh between garages | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Water ingress into garage | Owner/Owners Corporation |
Plumbing
| Blocked floor drain | Owners Corporation |
| Blocked sewer | Owners Corporation |
| Burst pipe general | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Damage to unit after water leak | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Dampness in a unit | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Dripping “S” bend under sink | Owner |
| Laundry Tub | Owner |
| Leaking pipes under sink | Owner |
| Guttering on townhouse | Owners Corporation |
| Main stop cock to unit | Owners Corporation |
| Plug and waste in bath | Owner |
| Storm water and On-Site Detention systems (OSD) below ground without DA Condition | Owners Corporation |
| Toilet bowl | Owner |
| Toilet Cistern | Owner |
| Water ingress into garage | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Water leaking from bath | Owner |
| Water leaking from shower | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Water leaking from shower taps and shower head | Owner |
| Taps and Associated Hardware | Owner |
| Water leaking through tiles | Owner/Owners Corporation |
Windows
| Cleaning outside | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Flyscreens | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Locks, Window Safety Devices | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Repairs | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Sash cord replacement | Owner/Owners Corporation |
| Seal to window | Owner/Owners Corporation |
If you’d like further information, the full publication can be found here under “Whos-Responsible-SCA-NSW”
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