What can owners on the bottom floor do about where the garbage sits as the odour carries into their apartment? – Colette, NSW
Garbage should be stored in a designated garbage room.
What rights do committee members have to vote against the strata committee’s decisions in regard to common property? – Chris, NSW
All committee members must make a decision that is in the best interests of the property overall.
How could I go about changing the rules without writing to all owners? – Ben, VIC
For matters only affecting the committee, a general or special committee meeting can be called.
Someone in my building is making a lot of noise at night. What can I do?
You should always try to resolve the problem yourself first by calmly approaching them.
I am thinking of buying into a unit block. How do I find out about their strata, if they are having problems, or if the scheme has any planned future works that I will have to contribute to? – JC, NSW
Prior to buying into a strata scheme you should engage a professional strata inspector to conduct a strata search (your solicitor …
How do I start a community garden in my strata scheme? – Nick, NSW
The first step is to discuss the idea with your neighbours and committee members.
