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Find out more about
defects in strata

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Did you decide to buy a strata property?

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Has a defects report been completed?

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Were there any defects identified in the building?

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Defects report not yet completed

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Defects identified in the building

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Do any of the defects affect common property?

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The lot owner is responsible

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The owners corporation is responsible

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Are you on the strata committee?

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Are you considering joining the strata committee?

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Familiarise yourself with strata committee responsibilities to follow their progress

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Information about strata committees

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Work out if the defects are 'major'

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Has the owners corporation decided to rectify the defects?

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Ensure your decision is not in breach of any owners corporation responsibilities, including the requirements of section 106 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW). Seek legal advice if you are unsure.

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What next

This is the end of the how to guide - hopefully it proved useful in helping you to minimise or resolve issues with building defects.

If you would like more information on any aspect of the defect rectification process, please browse our complete list of information sheets, or begin the journey again.

You can also follow our page 'Cracks in the Compact City', or visit SCA NSW resource page to keep up to date with the latest news and research in strata buildings.