WHO'S RESPONSIBLE GUIDE

A huge amount of work has gone into compiling the information and updating the guide to ensure that all readers receive the most up-to-date suggestions and recommendations for addressing property damage and liability in strata.

First launched in 2010, the “Who’s Responsible: A Guide to Common Property” guide provides a comprehensive list of items found within a building that could generally be considered common property. It aims to give some guidance on who usually would be responsible for giving that item attention.

The guide is not meant to be a definitive answer to some of the more complex questions, although it can be used as a start.

SCA (NSW) recommends that in more complex cases, the guide should be used in conjunction with the strata plan and by-laws to determine who is responsible for repairs and maintenance.