Q: Hi – We have a faulty smoke detector in our apartment (in VIC) that is integrated and connected to a fire panel. BC billing us $800+ to replace the unit. Is this ours, or the owners corporations responsibility as it was installed and maintained by them? Thanks.
We have a faulty smoke detector in our apartment, is this ours, or the owners corporations responsibility as it was installed and maintained by them? – Paul, VIC
A: In Victoria, the broad rule is that the owner of the property is responsible for maintaining their respective smoke alarms. This means that lot owners are responsible for maintaining and repairing smoke alarms in their lot, while the owners corporation holds responsibility for maintaining and repairing smoke alarms found on common property.
