Cracked walls and failing waterproof membranes are two of the common issues which owners corporations have to deal with.

Difficulties may arise where, if the owners corporation takes no action, there may be further consequences in terms of damage to other common property, damage to particular lots, and damage to the property of lot owners.

For some owners corporations, the backing of an insurer can be a “life saver” in a situation like this – but what should the owners corporation do if their insurer declines coverage or otherwise refuses to pay for all or part of the damage which the owners corporation (or a lot owner) is seeking to have fixed?

So, what happens when the insurer refuses to pay? Owners Corporations Common Property and Repairs

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