To identify, correct and maybe even avoid deterioration of your valuable asset (i.e. your entire strata scheme), a Preventative Maintenance Program for what is known as ‘Major Works’ should be discussed with your Strata Manager and all the owners – and implemented as soon as possible.
SOMETHING IMPORTANT TO NOTE – we’re not talking about fixing a leaking tap in the gardens or fixing the mailbox latch that suddenly refuses to open or repairing the TV antenna on the roof because a pelican flew into it last week and broke it……It’s the BIG Ticket Items that will come around on a cyclical or semi-cyclical basis.
Essentially, everything that can break down, wear out or deteriorate over time should be identified and included in the PMP .
The method of preventative maintenance for each item should be determined and put into some sort of schedule – like clearing Storm water and Sewer systems every 6 months…..
Even the location of a building can often cause certain areas to deteriorate quicker than usual.
Two simple examples of this are
concrete surfaces located near the ocean
Windows / Buildings facing the western sun
Pearla Plumbing has been servicing the needs of Strata and Real estaste clients ( big and small ) for over 50 years – we have not come across a problem we cant solve – if we don’t know the answer we will commit to finding it.
Generally speaking, in most strata schemes, particularly on the Northern Beaches, the lot owner owns the airspace and everything in it within the boundary of the unit. They don’t own the main structure of the building.
The owners corporation is responsible for the repair and maintenance of common property.
This publication provides a list of items found within a building that could generally be considered common property. However, depending on the history of the building, renovations and by-laws, determining what is and isn’t common property is a complex matter. In most cases you will need to refer to the strata plan and by-laws to determine who is responsible for repairs and maintenance.
The owners corporation must look after common property and do all repairs, unless it decides by special resolution that it is inappropriate for a particular item and its decision will not affect the safety or appearance of the strata scheme. This includes replacing and renewing common property when needed.
The owners corporation can decide at a general meeting to allow a lot owner to add, alter or erect a new structure that improves or enhances common property. If the ongoing maintenance for any alteration, addition or erection is to be the responsibility of a lot owner, a by-law must be created. Otherwise the owners corporation becomes responsible
We would be pleased to discuss your questions or call your Strata Manager or Managing agent and ask them.
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Bathroom Cabinet and/or mirror – Owner
Bathroom Blocked floor drain – Owners Corporation
Bathroom Burst pipe general – Owner/Owners Corporation
Bathroom Cracked bath/handbasin – Owner
Bathroom Dripping “S” bend under sink – Owner
Bathroom Ducting covering stack – Owners Corporation
Bathroom Exhaust fans – Owner/Owners Corporation
Bathroom hot water service – exclusive to a lot – Owner/Owners Corporation
Bathroom Leaking pipes under sink – Owner
Bathroom Main stop cock to unit – Owners Corporation
Plumbing Blocked floor drain – Owners Corporation
Plumbing Blocked sewer – Owners Corporation
Plumbing Damage to unit after water leak – Owner/Owners Corporation
Plumbing Plug and waste in bath – Owner
Plumbing Water leaking from shower – Owner/Owners Corporation
Plumbing Water leaking from shower taps – Owner
Plumbing Water leaking through tiles – Owner /Owners Corporation
Windows Seal to window – Owner/Owners Corporation
Bathroom Shower Screen repairs – Owner
Bathroom Toilet bowl – Owner
Bathroom Toilet Cistern – Owner
Bathroom Water leaking from bath – Owner
Bathroom Water leaking from shower – Owner/Owners Corporation
Bathroom water leaking from shower taps – Owner
Kitchen Burst pipe general – Owner/Owners Corporation
Kitchen Dishwasher – Owner
Kitchen Dripping “S” bend under sink – Owner
Kitchen Ducting covering stack – Owners Corporation
Kitchen Exhaust fans – Owner / Owners Corporation
Kitchen Floor and wall tiles – Owner / Owners Corporation
Kitchen Insinkerators – Owner
Kitchen cupboards – Owner
Kitchen Leaking pipes under sink – Owner
Kitchen Stoves – gas – Owner
Water leaking through tiles – Owner/Owners Corporation
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Turn off the water at the main shut-off valve. This is usually near your water meter. Then call us straight away.
Common causes are a faulty thermostat or element, a gas supply problem, or an old system that needs replacing. Our plumbers can test your system and repair or replace it.
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