A shower drain was blocked and a plumber was issued with a work order by the body corporate to clear it. The plumber advised that the blockage was mainly caused by human hair. Is the responsibility for payment on the owner of the unit, or the body corporate? – Peter, NSW

Q: A shower drain was blocked and a plumber was issued with a work order by the body corporate to clear it. The plumber advised that the blockage was mainly caused by human hair. Is the responsibility for payment on the owner of the unit, or the body corporate?

A: In this case the costs will be the owner’s responsibility as it was an owner that caused the blockage.

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