A heavy rainstorm has damaged the roof of my apartment building and water has started leaking through to my top floor unit damaging the ceiling and carpet in my apartment.
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Answer by Neha Sharma, Hillsdale 2036 Sydney
- The owners’ corporation must repair the roof to prevent water from leaking through.
- They will also need to repair the ceiling of the apartment so that it is suitable for painting.
- As the owner you are responsible for repainting the ceiling and replacing the carpet.