The question every property manager faces: who pays for the leak detection? This guide provides a clear framework for cost allocation across different property types and scenarios.
Strata properties
Common property leaks: strata corporation pays. Unit owner leaks: unit owner pays. Boundary disputes: detection report establishes origin for chargeback. Under the Strata Property Act, the strata can charge the deductible to the owner where the leak originated.
Commercial properties
Common-area leaks: landlord pays. Tenant-premises leaks: tenant pays. The lease terms govern responsibility. Our reports document the source clearly for cost allocation.
Multi-unit residential
Similar to strata: building common areas are owner/management responsibility; in-suite issues are tenant responsibility. Clear documentation prevents disputes.
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