I received a notice that I breached a by-law, what will happen?
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I live in a small complex of units with only one drying area and one clothesline for 12 units. Occasionally, …
Could Airbnb jeopardise our insurance?
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We’re in a block of six units, one is being let through Airbnb. This is in breach of the council zoning …
What can be done about loud intimate noises coming from a very recently tenanted unit in a Strata building of 20 apartments? – Barbara, NSW
Q: What can be done about loud intimate noises coming from a very recently tenanted unit in a Strata building of …
My strata manager has sent a letter to my tenants threatening them with eviction and fines because a new owner of the unit below has complained about noise. I am asking for an immediate apology and reassurance for the tenants, and for strata to send a warning to the neighbour to cease the bullying and harassment of my tenants. Any advice? – Fiona, NSW
Q: My strata manager has sent a letter to my tenants requesting them to cease non-existent retiling, asking for certificates and …
A lot owner’s toilet flexi pipe has burst and damaged the lot owner’s floor boards. Should the lot owner’s insurance cover it? – Katrina, QLD
Q: A lot owner’s toilet flexi pipe has burst and damaged the lot owner’s floor boards. Our strata manager has allowed …
My neighbour is a heavy smoker and smokes regularly. Am I able to restrict their smoking in a particular location on their property and would I be more likely to win a case if this was taken to tribunal? – Sean, QLD
Q: My neighbour is a heavy smoker and smokes regularly between the hours of 05:45 – 21:00
He smokes either on his …
The above ceiling is leaking. There are signs of other water damage and the carpet is wet. Please advise what is the procedure to getting the issue rectified. – Julie, QLD
Q: My elderly mother lives in a townhouse complex. When visiting her on the weekend, I noticed that her carpet was …
Storm water has accumulated on my balcony and won’t go down the drain. It’s presumably blocked. Who’s responsible for repair, me or the strata? – Peter, NSW
Q: Storm water has accumulated on my balcony and won’t go down the drain. It’s presumably blocked. Who’s responsible for repair, …
How will visitors to the property know you can’t smoke here? – Roslyn, NSW
Q: Smoking has been recently banned on common grounds in my unit block (including ALL balconies). However, if there is a …
Do I need an ABN and insurance to work in my building as a cleaner and gardener? – Fay, NSW
Q: I have been asked to do the cleaning and look after the garden in the block (of four units) that …
Our elderly neighbour blocks the garage with their car. Without a body corporate, how to we remedy this? – Will, VIC
Q: We have a shared driveway for two dwellings. Our elderly neighbour parks their car in front of their garage, so …
During a blackout if the lift is not able to be used, how does a tenant gain access to their apartment? – Victoria, NSW
Q: During a blackout if the lift is not able to be used, how does a tenant gain access to their …
What can I do about unwanted contact, harassment and bullying on common property? – Teresa, NSW
Q: What can I do about unwanted contact, harassment and bullying on common property? Who can stop people doing this?
A: When …
What rights do I have concerning my neighbour’s barking dogs? – Rita, NSW
Q: “I have a person below me who has two large dogs. They bark frequently, pretty loudly, and it can happen …
Can you explain in broad terms what common property actually is? – Peter, NSW
Common property is generally external to your lot (i.e. not inside your apartment) and a shared space with your neighbours/other owners …
