If you’re a member of a strata committee, but hold no responsible position, are you obliged to do anything except vote and/or express an opinion? – Rhonda, NSW
Q: If you’re a member of a strata committee, but hold no responsible position, are you obliged to do anything except …
Our committee needs to enforce a new owner to install a hot water system like the other units, but that new owner is refusing & claiming it is a body corporate problem. What should we do to resolve the impasse? – Phillip, NSW
Q: Our strata scheme is a 14-lot holiday letting complex in NSW that was built with 13 holiday units & 1 …
I have done a bathroom renovation in my home unit including waterproofing in a building which was built in 1966. A registered builder completed the works and a waterproofing certificate was obtained. The owners corporation are insisting on a “retrospective” by-law to be registered. Do I need to do this? – Joan, NSW
Q: I have done a bathroom renovation in my home unit including waterproofing in a building which was built in 1966. …
What are the recommended strata fees for a block of six units? – Coralie, NSW
Q: What are the recommended strata fees for a block of six units (no pool or lift)? And what is the …
I live in Canberra in a class A strata unit. One of my switches in the electrical fusebox against the wall is not working. Do I pay to get this fixed or does the owners corporation pay? – Anka, NSW
Q: I live in Canberra in a class A strata unit. One of my switches in the electrical fusebox against the …
An owner of a car who parks on a common property is making it impossible for me to get into my garage!
Question: There is an owner of a car who parks on common property making it impossible for me to get my …
A neighbour has been consistently a pain, disruption, serious menace and legally a public nuisance, etc. Any support or help at all? – Tanya, NSW
Q: I wish to enquire and PRAY for some form of resolution (miracle) regarding a neighbour who has been consistently a …
We’re in a commercial body corporate, with a ‘Nil manager’ and I need to seek body corporate approval for a particular use, how does one go about that? Can one call a meeting with all owners to obtain a resolution? – Derrick, VIC
Q: We’re in a commercial body corporate, with a ‘Nil manager’ and I need to seek body corporate approval for a …
I have a very plain to see trip hazard in my courtyard with concrete pavers. What action can I take against the Committee? – Ernest, NSW
Q: I have a very plain to see trip hazard in my courtyard with concrete pavers about 20cms by 10cms.
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My mother is the owner of a unit in a state of four units. She is over 90 years old and quite sick. The other owner is also over 90 and quite sick too. The owner of other two units does not think that they need to have an AGM. They didn’t have one for the last 4 years and we are very weary of owner of the other two units. They do not have a committee, just a book-keeper. I have power of attorney. Can I ask for a meeting on her behalf? – Colette, NSW
Q: My mother is the owner of a unit in a state of four units. She is over 90 years old …
I’m in the process of purchasing an apartment I would like to renovate. Do I have to wait until I have settled?
Question: I’m in the process of purchasing an apartment, and I am interested in renovating the property prior to moving in. …
Is water damage covered by contents insurance? And is the insurance lodgement a non refundable charge if my claim is denied? Why is it charged? – Anne, QLD
Q: My tenants have just moved out and I have found that the bottoms of the 4 internal doors have some …
We have been having problems with the visitor parking and would like them to stop parking in the visitors spots. Where should I go to for help? – Alan, NSW
Q: We have been having problems with the visitor parking. Residents believe it is okay to park there, as everybody has …
My daughter was given a non-functioning key fob for the garage in her new apartment. Management have told her she must purchase a new one, however it has never worked. Surely she should have been given a working key fob on settlement and they should pay for it? – Elaine, QLD
Q: My daughter has just bought an apartment. When she moved in she was given a key fob for the garage. …
Our residents don’t read or comply with our by-laws – help needed!
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I’m on my committee, and I find that a lot of owners or tenants do not read or comply with the …
