The owner of the unit below ours has notified me of water from my unit coming into his bathroom. What should i do? Is it the body corporate’s responsibility or mine? – Leon, QLD

Q: The owner of the unit below ours has notified me of water from my unit coming into his bathroom. What should I do? Is it the body corporate’s responsibility or mine?

 

A: It’s recommended that you try and find the source of the water. If the water is leaking from a tap or pipe that is in your unit, it will be your responsibility to repair it and cover any costs for damages as a result.

If you find that the source of the water leak is coming from a pipe behind/within the walls, and that pipe is serving other lots in your property, it will be the responsibility of your body corporate to organise and pay for repairs.

You may wish to call upon a technician or specialist to help you identify the source of the water leakage.

In the first instance, it may be best to talk to either your body corporate committee or your body corporate manager to work out the next steps and delegate tasks if required.