# Condo Water Seepage: Who Pays? MCST, Neighbour or You | Seepwise

> Who pays for water seepage in a Singapore condo: unit versus common property, BCA's joint-inspection advice, private settlement of damages and the Strata Titles Boards.

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# Who Pays for Water Seepage in a Singapore Condo?

Updated 2026-10-10 · by Seepwise 

 Short answer: It depends on where the water starts. Seepage from a fitting inside a unit is generally that owner's to fix; seepage from common property such as the roof or a common pipe is the MCST's. BCA recommends a joint inspection with the management to establish the cause, treats compensation as a private matter between the parties, and points disputes to the Strata Titles Boards. 
[Seepwise](/) writes these guides from HDB, MND and BCA sources and published Singapore price data; each claim links to where it comes from. 

## Start with one question: unit or common property?

BCA’s guide on water seepage frames condo leaks around where they start. Seepage can originate within a strata lot, such as a burst pipe in a unit, or at common property, such as a leaking roof, and that origin decides who must fix it ([BCA Guide 13](https://www1.bca.gov.sg/docs/default-source/docs-corp-regulatory/building-maintenance-and-strata-management/bca_guide-13_water_seepage.pdf)). 

 Where the water starts Who generally fixes the source 
 A bathroom, fitting or pipe inside another unit That unit’s owner 
 The roof, a common pipe, the external envelope The MCST 
 Your own unit’s fittings You 

## What BCA recommends

- A joint inspection by the affected parties and the management corporation or managing agent, to find the cause before repairs.

- Private settlement of damages and compensation between the parties, which BCA notes are not addressed under the strata management act.

- The Strata Titles Boards for disputes about water seepage.

Source: [BCA Guide 13](https://www1.bca.gov.sg/docs/default-source/docs-corp-regulatory/building-maintenance-and-strata-management/bca_guide-13_water_seepage.pdf). The guide is not legal advice; for a contested case, a lawyer can advise on your by-laws and the act. 

## Why a detection report speeds this up

Joint inspections stall when nobody can show where the water comes from. A detection visit with moisture mapping, thermal imaging and a dye test on the suspected fittings gives the inspection something concrete to agree on. See [water leak detection](/water-leak-detection/). 

## Common condo sources

- Bathroom membranes in the unit above, the same as in HDB flats

- Built-in planters and balconies whose linings or outlets have failed (planter box waterproofing)

- Concealed pipes running through ceilings, some serving several units

- Roof and facade elements that are common property

## Bottom line

In a condo, settle the origin first: unit or common property. Ask the management for a joint inspection, bring dated evidence, and keep the dispute route in mind. [Request a leak inspection](/contact/#request) to get the finding in writing. 

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## More questions

 Who do I contact first about a condo leak? + 
The management (MCST or managing agent), so a joint inspection can be arranged with the affected parties. Does the MCST pay for damage to my ceiling? + 
BCA's guide treats damages and compensation from seepage as private matters to be settled amicably between the parties concerned. What evidence helps most? + 
Dated photos, moisture readings and a dye or ponding test result showing where the water comes from. [Related serviceWater seepage repairBubbling paint and white powder on a wall are water moving through it. The source decides the fix.](/water-seepage-repair/) 

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- Is My BTO Leak Covered by HDB's Warranty?
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- How Much Does Ceiling Leak Repair Cost in Singapore (2026)?
- Hacking vs Non-Hacking Waterproofing: Which Fixes Your Leak?
- Who Pays for an HDB Ceiling Leak? 

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