Storm water has accumulated on my balcony and won’t go down the drain. It’s presumably blocked. Who’s responsible for repair, me or the strata? – Peter, NSW

Q: Storm water has accumulated on my balcony and won’t go down the drain. It’s presumably blocked. Who’s responsible for the repair, me or the owners corporation?

A: It will depend on where the drain is blocked. This will determine whether it is the responsibility of the owners corporation or the lot owner.

We recommend speaking to your strata manager to see if they can organise a plumber to come and check.