My question is regarding my strata management and the strata committee. I feel that as the Strata Secretary, I have been subjected to bullying & intimidation. – Sandy, NSW
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My question is regarding my strata management and the strata committee. I feel that as the Strata Secretary, I …
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 …
A shower drain was blocked and a plumber was issued with a work order by the body corporate to clear it. The plumber advised that the blockage was mainly caused by human hair. Is the responsibility for payment on the owner of the unit, or the body corporate? – Peter, NSW
Q: A shower drain was blocked and a plumber was issued with a work order by the body corporate to clear …
Our committee has voted to allow the caretaker manager to put a wall up in the gym – effectively taking one third of the gym space for their own use. Also an area of common ground has been fenced off for the caretaker manager’s dog. Are the committee allowed to make these decisions without putting this to all owners at an AGM? – Leonie, QLD
Q: Our committee has voted to allow the caretaker manager to put a wall up in the gym – effectively taking …
I have asked for help on numerous occasions to explain my complicated strata levy system from the strata manager which constantly shows an accrual type of entry system. – M, NSW
Q: I have asked for help on numerous occasions to explain my complicated strata levy system from the strata manager which …
Two other owners and I have had storm damage to our garages, which are on common property. Our strata management company isn’t responding to my emails or phone calls for an update or copy of financials. What are my rights and what action can I take? – Maria, NSW
Q: Two other owners and I have had storm damage to our garages, which are on common property.
Our strata management …
What is the easiest way for a townhouse extension to proceed and how can you protect other owners from future liability for the extension and the extension owner? – Vivienne, NSW
Q: Our strata includes four two-storey townhouses which are grouped together in twos. One townhouse owner has submitted plans to extend …
I own a unit that I am renting out to a friend. Do I have to use a body corporate to insure it, or can I do it my self? – Jeffrey, QLD
Q: I own a unit that I am renting out to a friend. Do I have to use a body corporate …
Is it obligatory for electricity fuse boxes installed on the exterior of a unit to be brought and installed inside? – Gloria, NSW
Q: Is it obligatory for electricity fuse boxes installed on the exterior of a unit to be brought and installed inside?
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What can I do about a neighbour in my strata block that harasses me? – Janelle, NSW
Q: What can I do about a neighbour in my strata block that harasses me? Even if it’s not directed at …
Due to a Probate Dispute no levies have been paid for nearly 3 years. one of the persons involved in the dispute reside in the property and from time to time request repairs to be carried out on the property. What can the committee do to resolve this? – Peter, NSW
Q: Due to a Probate Dispute no levies have been paid for nearly 3 years yet one of the persons involved …
No levies have been paid for nearly three years, yet one of the persons involved reside in the property and from time to time request repairs to be carried out on the property. What can the committee do to resolve this? – Peter, NSW
Q: Due to a probate dispute no levies have been paid for nearly three years yet one of the persons involved …
All members of the body corporate wish to change the Manager. Please advise how we end the current situation and elect a new body corporate Manager? – Mel, QLD
Q: We are a small group of five with a management company. Our financial year ended September 2019. To date there …
Two units in our building have refused access for fire safety checks and repairs despite repeated requests for the past 3 months. We only have a few days left to submit the FSS to council or risk being fined $1,000 per week. Can you please advise on what we can do? – Cassie, NSW
Q: I am the main contact for an owner’s corp in Sydney. Two units in our building have refused access for …
I recently bought a unit and started some renovations that I later found out fell under minor and I should have applied for approval first. I put the application in and am now concerned that they are not going to approve it. Any advice on how I can respond to strata? – Sarah, NSW
Q: I recently bought a unit and due to a lack of awareness of strata requirements, I started some renovations that …
