Strata property matters

Strata property matters

Find answers for issues with neighbours, noise complaints, troublesome parking, bullying and harassment, and more

My lock up garage roller door was vandalised, leaving it broken and stuck open. Who is responsible for this cost? – Graham, QLD

Q: My lock up garage roller door was vandalised, leaving it broken and stuck open. The vandals returned overnight and attempted …

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Owner corporate fees too high and we are paying other fees for the investment. Can we increase the rent to $900/month in order to cover all fees?- Russell, VIC

Q: Owner corporate fees too high and we are paying other fees for the investment. Paying other fees such as SE …

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My elder neighbour has set up a sprinkler system along our common timber paling fence. – Kate, NSW

Q: My elder neighbour has set up a sprinkler system along our common timber paling fence.
She runs it every day for …

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Can you conduct a business in a strata scheme? Making products in your garage? – NSW, Margaret

Q: Can you conduct business in a strata scheme? Making products in your garage?
 
A: Generally speaking, conducting business within a residential …

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My strata company has a lot of issues and need guidance. Please guide me what is the right course of action in these circumstances. – Mohsin, NSW

Q: My strata company has a lot of issues and need guidance. What is the right path to take, whether to …

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I have recently been experiencing issues with the motor drive on my garage door. Can you please inform me if the motor is covered under strata. – Trent, NSW

Q: I have recently been experiencing issues with the motor drive on my garage door. The door seems to be labouring …

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The complex is having a Fire Safety Inspection. As unit owners do we receive a copy of the Work Order? – Gregory, NSW

Q: The complex is having a Fire Safety Inspection. As unit owners do we receive a copy of the Work Order?
A: …

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We are now running strata properties between ourselves as owners. Do we have to have strata included? – Judith, VIC

Q: We are now running strata properties between ourselves as owners. Do we have to have strata included?
A: No, when self …

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Who is liable for damage to common property? – Patrick, QLD

Q: Who is liable for damage to common property (an exit-light fitting) caused when an owner used what proved to be …

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Do we need to seek approval to install a doggy door for our dog to access outside? – Hayley, NSW

Q: Hi, we recently purchased into a strata lot. We have approval to keep our dog in the property, do we …

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Please explain how interest charged for levies in arrears works in regards to interest rate, what calculations are based upon, etc. – Jason, NSW

Q: Interest charged for levies in arrears. Please explain how this works in regards to interest rate, calculations based upon, etc. …

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Is re-grouting the shower floor the owners responsibility or the body corporate’s responsibility? – Don, NSW

Q: We live in a townhouse complex of 10. One of the townhouses has experienced a side ways leak from their …

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