The strata committee has closed access to all facilities. I consider these relate to the usual strata titled buildings, whereas ours is more comparable to a community title situation. My question is whether in this situation I can use the spa with just my husband when the weather permits? – Clara, NSW
Q: Live in large Town house complex with freestanding clubhouse, tennis court, open air pool and spa.
Spa is not in close …
I would like to delay my levy payment for 3 months depending on the situation. What should I do to make this happen without payment any accruing interest? – Lisa, NSW
Q: Hi, due to the outbreak, my business is now shut as part of the new govt. requirement. I would like …
COVID-19 StrataFAQ | Can I get infected through an air-conditioning system?
Q: COVID-19 StrataFAQ | Can I get infected through an air-conditioning system?
A: There is currently no evidence that COVID-19 can be …
COVID-19 StrataFAQ | How does the routine cleaning for our strata property change because of COVID-19?
Q: How does the routine cleaning for our strata property change because of COVID-19?
A: The COVID-19 outbreak requires effective cleaning techniques …
COVID-19 StrataFAQ | I’m working at home from my apartment – can I still commence a renovation?
Q: I’m working at home from my apartment – can I still commence a renovation?
A: Evaluate if commencing renovation works …
COVID-19 StrataFAQ | How should committee meetings be managed for our strata property?
Q: How should committee meetings be managed for our strata property?
A: In short, avoid the amount of personal and direct interaction. …
COVID-19 StrataFAQ | What is the best way to remain safe when receiving home deliveries?
Q: What is the best way to remain safe when receiving home deliveries?
A: With online and take-away deliveries in high …
COVID-19 StrataFAQ | What can we do to ensure our strata scheme remains financially stable?
Q: What can we do to ensure our strata scheme remains financially stable?
A: Committees may wish to consider the following measures …
I want to know if our shared driveway is private property under the law? – Robert, NSW
Q: I want to know if our shared driveway is private property under the law? We had a case in our …
Is it necessary to have a general meeting to approve installation of insulation batts in the ceiling of strata? – Meryl, NSW
Q: Is it necessary to have a general meeting to approve installation of insulation batts in the ceiling of strata? Or …
Our backyard found rats, can strata help us on this? – Fung Ming, NSW
Q: Our backyard found rats, can strata help us on this?
A: If the backyard is attached to your lot, and defined …
If you are in a multi-storey building and a bathroom above you leaks water onto your ceiling, who’s insurance pays for the repairs? – John, QLD
Q: If you are in a multi-storey building and a bathroom above you leaks water onto your ceiling, who’s insurance pays …
I live in a apartment and would like to know if the owners corporation is responsible in obtaining a quotation for and to oversee the vent fan in my bathroom. – Anka, NSW
Q: I live in a apartment and would like to know if the owners corporation is responsible in obtaining a quotation …
We recently had a roof leak during heavy rain. The body corporate has had the roof repaired. My question is who is responsible for the resulting ceiling damage inside our unit? – Brenda, QLD
Q: We recently had a roof leak during heavy rain. The body corporate has had the roof repaired. My question is …
There are seven 2 storey town houses, no facilities such as pool, tennis court, gym etc. Payments at the moment are $470 admin, $260 sinking fund per quarter, so $730 approx. Do you think our fees are too high? What can we do to lower the fees etc? – Mel, QLD
Q: There are seven 2 storey town houses, no facilities such as pool, tennis court, gym etc. The only regular work …
