Our car space sits directly below 3 units and their balcony. A planter box full of soil and plants fell off the balcony (it had been sitting on the ledge, despite our strata telling people to remove plants from edge of balcony) and landed on our car roof. – Andrew, NSW
Q: Our car space sits directly below 3 units and their balcony. A planter box full of soil and plants fell …
If a committee agrees to a payment plan for an owner, is that member regarded as financial and permitted to vote if they are complying with the payment plan? – Mary, QLD
Q: If a committee agrees to a payment plan for an owner, is that member regarded as financial and permitted to …
What is the current status re AirBnB lettings in strata buildings in NSW – Sydney in particular? – Stephen, NSW
Q: What is the current status re AirBnB lettings in strata buildings in NSW – Sydney in particular?
A: As of 10 …
Three new owners have together undertaken complete demolition and rebuilding of their internal units. This has resulted in tenants and an adjacent owner to live elsewhere at cost because of the noise, dirt and lack of any consideration by the trades people. How can this be addressed? – James ,QLD
Q: Three new owners have together undertaken complete demolition and rebuilding of their internal units.
This has been going on for 3 …
I have a family requiring accomodation but can’t commit to a long term lease due to financial uncertainties. I am happy to review month to month with them but our building’s body corporate has banned short term rentals (STR) under 90 days. Is this legal? – Marcela, VIC
Q: I have a family requiring accomodation but can’t commit to a long term lease due to financial uncertainties. I am …
Does the owners corporation or the strata committee decide what vegetation is planted in the common property garden? With the current Covid-19 virus crises some owners want to plant some vegetables to replace a small section of grass. – Patrick, NSW
Q: Does the owners corporation or the strata committee decide what vegetation is planted in the common property garden? With the …
I live in a mixed-use strata property. Commercial office owners own their car park space which they use or rent out. Retail and commercial owners pay different levies based on allocation not entitlements. Car park maintenance is not budgeted for annually, but it comes out of cleaning, electricity, pest control etc which are budgeted. I understand car park cleaning is $20000 per year but is not in the budget. Can retail owners who do not own car spaces request commercials owners to pay for car park maintenance? – Roman, QLD
Q: I live in a mixed-use strata property. Commercial office owners own their car park space which they use or rent …
One of my neighbours has put her unit up for sale. She has a delicate parking space while I don’t . I would like to pay her for the parking space. What documentation would be required? – John, NSW
Q: One of my neighbours has put her unit up for sale. She has a delicate parking space while I don’t …
If a resident advises the committee they must isolate because they have the virus, are there any requirements for the committee to assist? – Chris, NSW
Q: If a resident advises the committee they must isolate because they have the virus, are there any requirements for the …
If my tenants refuse to pay rent, how can I pay the strata fees? – Jane, NSW
Q: I have been stood down unpaid due to COVID-19. I am a property owner & my apartment is tenanted, I …
There are a number of palms over three metres high which were planted on my lot originally, now crossing the boundary line because of the size of them. My strata says it is my responsibility to remove the palms. Would you be able to clarify this for me? – Sandra, NSW
Q: Hi, both myself together with two other lots would like to replace the old fence.
There are a number of …
Due to COVID-19 lockdown, one of my neighbours appears to be running a personal training business out of our shared garage. Is this allowed, and can we put a stop to it? – Janine, NSW
Q: Due to COVID-19 lockdown, one of my neighbours appears to be running a personal training business out of our shared …
Am I protected against other obstructive owners who vindictively oppose works within my apartment? – Kelly, NSW
Q: Am I protected against other obstructive owners who vindictively oppose works within my apartment?
A: The best option would be to …
Last I saw was that Strata hadn’t enforced closures, but tonight I have come home and the area is closed. Is this right? – Kerry, NSW
Q: I’ve been keeping an eye out for notifications about my pool and spa area being affected due to COVID-19.
Last I …
Our building/property manage has decided that he will have everyone entering the complex sign a declaration of travel and any contact with anyone who has had contact with COVID-19. I wouldn’t have thought privacy laws would allow a committee to do this – and am interested in your opinion. – Lynette, NSW
Q: My question is in relation to a holiday unit that I own in Queensland even thought I live in NSW.
I …
