I had AC installed in this 2 bedroom apartment in 2020, this AC was installed in accordance with the BC guidelines using a contractor that the caretaker and BC has used and recommended. BC requires that the external compressor of the split system be installed in a common area hanging off a wall. Every other AC unit in the building is installed like this.
At the start of this year I heard a loud crack, the breaker was triggered and the external unit never started again. Original contractors attended and advised that the fan wasn't working so the compressor burned out. It's all under warranty and they would replace it. Unfortunately the way the AC is installed, it's literally impossible to safely replace without building scaffolding. I was quoted ~$3750 for building, dismantling, and hire of scaffolding (I'm about 4 floors up). I emailed Body Corp who basically said this is all your problem.
"Hi [NAME];
Sorry, but everything related to your air conditioning unit is your maintenance expense, there is no responsibility for the BC to be involved, same as every other owner."
My question is, is it reasonable/legal for the BC to not provide maintenance access to their mandated AC install location? Do I have any grounds to get this comped by the installer/BC? I live in North QLD and the heat is currently satanic, so if I need to I will end up paying it (and cry), but I would like to know if anyone knows of other options. The owner being required to literally scaffold the common area every time maintenance is required does not pass the pub test for me.
Edit: Images of AC box units.
Another reason added to my little black book of
Thanks for the heads-up.