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”