Building rules and by-laws
Building rules and by-laws
Find answers for issues with by-laws about pets, smoking, troublesome parking, and changing or adding by-laws, and more
One unit in our block is infested by pests and has an unpleasant smell. What can we or strata do? – Maurice, NSW
Q: One unit in our block has an infestation of cockroaches. The owner is an alcoholic hoarder with cats. The smell …
What are my rights as an owner to come and go from my residence without being blocked? What are my rights to not be abused by someone breaching the By Laws? What are my rights for the Body Corporate Committee to take action? And what are my rights when a member of the Committee attempts to bully via email? – Joel, QLD
I have an ongoing dispute with the Body Corporate Committee. Several times over the last 5 years I have photographed and …
I am interested to know about what to do if cigarette smoke is drifting into my apartment from another apartment. – Christina, QLD
Hi Christina, this is a common issue in strata living as smoke may drift in from neighbouring apartments and common areas …
Can you smoke at night on your own balcony? – Nadeem, NSW
Hello Nadeem, you will need to consult the by-laws for your strata plan, as there might be a by-law restricting smoking …
Is it possible to enforce or invent a by law regarding cigarette smoking on common property for occupants and visitors. By common property I mean at the letterbox at the entrance to our complex. It really creates an unpleasant sight. – Margaret, NSW
Hello Margaret, A by-law restricting smoking on common property can be adopted at the strata scheme. However, depending on the location …
A unit keeps two rabbits on the balcony for breeding, who didn’t get permission and it produces very bad smells. At times the rabbits are walking on the balcony in their dirty mess, and I cannot enjoy my balcony as the smells is offensive. – Maureen, NSW
Hi Maureen, you will need to consult the by-laws for the strata scheme, as pets might be allowed at the building. …
Is parking in a common area driveway allowed? – Georgina, NSW
Hi Georgina, you will need to check the by-laws for your specific plan. At times owners might be granted permission to …
If the By Laws state you can have 1 pet but you must keep it quiet, is it then okay for the unit below us to have two dogs (very loud) who bark when someone turns up? Sometimes 10pm. The place below has a courtyard that is very echoey, the sound travel straight into our unit. – Anita, QLD
Hi Anita, the first step is to write to the committee outlining the matter. The committee will be able to clarify …
Can someone who is not an owner attend a standard module Body Corporate AGM in Qld? – Rod, QLD
Hi Rod, body corporate meetings are generally not open to people who are not owners, unless they are attending as a …
Is there a by law that could help me stop tenants using the BBQ below my unit? – Rossana, NSW
There’s very frequent use of BBQ on balcony below my unit. Smoke and strong odour from burnt oil/fat eminates into my …
Can a body corporate refuse me to allow a dog to visit my unit, when one unit has a dog and another unit has 2 cats residing permanently? – Judith, QLD
Can a body corporate refuse me to allow a dog to visit my unit, when one unit has a dog and …
We’ve received a letter in regards to putting washing on a clothes hoist on our back balcony, just wondering if there’s any way this can be accepted as we don’t have a clothes lines. – Susan, NSW
We’ve received a letter in regards to putting washing on a clothes hoist on our back balcony, just wondering if there’s …
What are the smoking restrictions when living in a town house with adjoining fences in courtyards? – Pamela, NSW
Please refer to your schemes by-laws. In most strata plans, the by-laws can define smoking related rules so that everyone can …
Why am I not allowed a inside cat in a Retirement Village? – Angela, QLD
Why oh why am I not allowed a inside cat in Retirement Village? Had to get a home for him. Such …
I am wishing to take in a short term student which in my town is a common occurrence. – Louise, NSW
You will have to consult the managing agent of the property to enquire if you are able to sublet the unit. …