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    Waterdamaged
    Flatchatter

      We are tenants in an apartment block. Recently we had a leak from heavy rain through the ceiling damage our microwave and Bose bluetooth speaker so that they no longer work. The building has a body corporate obviously so they are responsible for the building’s roof.

      Should their insurance pay for our items?

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      Austman
      Flatchatter

        Compulsory strata building insurance doesn’t cover lot contents.

        So to have any chance of claiming from either the OC/BC or its insurer, you’d have to establish the OC/BC’s liability which usually means establishing their negligence.

        With water leaks, especially from storms or burst pipes, it can be sometimes difficult to establish that negligence.  If the OC/BC failed to maintain gutters properly they might be negligent.  If it was a building failure eg due to a storm or a 100 year rain event they might not be negligent.

        It’s usually easier to claim on your own contents insurance and leave any consequential claim against the OC/BC to them.

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