What is a body corporate maintenance plan?

A maintenance plan (sometimes called a maintenance schedule) sets out the routine and periodic maintenance tasks for the scheme's common property — along with an estimated timetable and cost. A typical maintenance plan covers: - Garden and grounds maintenance schedules - Pool and equipment servicing - Gutter and roof cleaning - Repainting cycles - Lift and mechanical plant servicing - Fire safety equipment inspections While a formal written maintenance plan is not mandatory for all schemes, having one is good practice. It helps the committee set accurate administrative fund budgets and ensures maintenance is not deferred or forgotten. Larger and more complex schemes — particularly high-rise buildings — especially benefit from a detailed maintenance plan prepared by a qualified building consultant. This article is general information only and not legal advice.