Sharing Costs of Painting in Strata (QLD)

One of the more contentious and confusing issues we see when it comes to strata. Repainting a building format plan property in Queensland and sharing these costs fairly in accordance with the legislation is a tricky situation. In the graphic below you will see a simple graphic highlighting the responsibilities of costs between the body corporate and the lot owner. As the balcony is on title, the ceiling and walls become the responsibility of the Lot Owner to maintain and re-paint. Whereas the boundary walls, bordering common property are the responsibility of the Body Corporate.

When calculating the the cost sharing split between the two parties, many things have to come into consideration – the additional expense of height access for one.

We at GQS can assist with the calculation of this cost share should your Contractor not be able or willing too.

Covered expertly by Todd Garsden in a recent webinar with Nikki Jovicic from LookUpStrata Pty Ltd, Todd really drives home the point that the Body Corporate MUST recover these costs from each Lot Owner. See also the recent adjudication on Waves in the Sunshine Coast which covers this scenario.

This is something for every Lot Owner to consider. These costs borne by the Lot Owner are not covered by the Sinking Fund or allowed for within your Sinking Fund Forecast.

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