Who is responsible for repairing and replacing the gas hot water systems in each unit? Each unit is individually metered with its own supply connection.
Who is responsible for repairing and replacing the gas hot water systems in each unit? Each unit is individually metered with its own supply connection. I've checked the Act and the Regulations, but cannot find the information.
If each lot has its own hot water system that only services its lot, it's the lot owner's responsibility to maintain and repair it.
The strata plan is the best document to check and the by-laws for your scheme. The Act and Regulations do not define this as each strata complex and its by-laws can vary. They only refer to hot water systems under section 3AB (small lot schemes).
Some buildings have large centralised common area tanks and piping. These are likely to be strata. If each lot has its own hot water system that only services its lot, it's the lot owner's responsibility to maintain and repair it. The hot water system is a lot owner's fixture / improvement.
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Jamie Horner is the Licensee of Empire Estate Agents, Licensed in 1997 she has over 25 years’ experience in Strata and Property Management. A trainer at the Real Estate Institute of WA and member of the REIWA Strata Committee and a firm believer in continuous education and building better ‘communities’ in strata and property. Jamie has a Masters Degree in Property, a Degree in Business/Commerce, a Diploma in Management (Real Estate) and a Cert IV in Strata Community Management and Cert IV in Training and Assessment and passion for property. Jamie is a regular contributor to LookUpStrata.
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