Question: I live in a strata complex in QLD, under the accommodation module and would like to know who is responsible for cracking cement in my garage?
Answer: This may depend on what format your plan is in or if there are any conditions relevant to your building that define ownership of the garage such as the by-laws.
This may depend on what format your plan is in or if there are any conditions relevant to your building that define ownership of the garage such as the by-laws. It’s not possible to give a definitive answer from the information available. You may also need to look at the extent of the cracking – is the issue affecting one lot only or is it extending out across the complex.
On an initial basis I would recommend taking some photos of the cracking, noting how long it has been present and if it is getting worse and sending these to the committee/body corporate manager. They can then advise on responsibility and consider any impact from the issue.
This post appears in Strata News #462.
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