The body corporate (owners or their representatives) make decisions on matters with shared responsibility including maintenance and management of common property in their building structure or complex.The body corporate coordinates the engagement of trades and contractors for the maintenance of common areas, such as plumbers, electricians or builders. It is important that information about any known asbestos materials in common areas is passed on to the tradesperson before that commence work.The body corporate should also ensure that any asbestos removalist engaged holds a current asbestos removal licence suitable for the type of asbestos being removed. Find a list of businesses licensed to remove asbestos in the Northern Territory published on the NT WorkSafe website.If the body corporate is a PCBU they have duties under the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 in relation to the safe management and removal of asbestos. Where common areas were built before 31 December 2003 these duties may also include:
