Who fixes water damage in a strata apartment?
It depends where the leak comes from. If the source is common property (a roof, common pipe, the lot above's bathroom waterproofing) the owners corporation pays for repairs to common property and usually claims insurance for damage to your lot. If the source is your own appliance, you pay.
Take photos immediately. Report the leak to the strata manager in writing within 24 hours so the insurance claim isn't prejudiced. The owners corporation should send a plumber the same day to find the source and stop further damage. Don't pay for any repair yourself until liability is clear.
By Reviewed by Last reviewed 2026-05-04
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