I have now been told that I can not be on the shared facilities despite being given proxy. Is this correct? – Gayle, QLD

Q: I am the Chairperson of our Body Corporate, just new to this position, and I am a committee member on …

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Is it ok to have the “Certificate of Plant Item Registration” on our noticeboards instead of in the lift itself? – Stuart, NSW

Q: The “Certificate of Plant Item Registration” for the lift states:
‘This certificate of registration (or a copy) must be kept in …

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My strata manager says we are being charged higher community association fees because of unit entitlements. Is this correct? – Binit, NSW

Q: There are 47 lots in the Deposited Plan. There are 3 Strata Plans within the Deposited Plan. Each Strata Plan …

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Can a strata committee member give a proxy to another committee member at a strata committee meeting? – Stuart, NSW

Q: Can a strata committee member give a proxy to another committee member at a strata committee meeting?

A: Under the Legislation, …

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Am I obliged to have my roof gutter cleaned in a free standing townhouse specifically by cleaners that are chosen by the strata? – Canan, NSW

Q: I would like to know if I am obliged to have my roof gutter cleaned in a free standing townhouse …

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Who is responsible for repairing the exhaust fan, and what needs to be checked to ensure the decision is correct. – Maruska, NSW

Q: I am looking for assistance with a case repair exhaust fan.
I live in a building with 28 units. Bathrooms and …

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An owner in our nine single story unit complex wants to change the roofing. What percentage of owners needs to agree for it to go ahead? – Dee, VIC

Q: An owner in our 9 single story unit complex wants to change the roof colour and roofing material from tile to …

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We had plantation shutter installed for cosmetic work and didn’t seek for strata approval. The strata committee said we have to take it down. – Caitlin, NSW

Q: We moved in 2021 and had some plantation shutter installed because we are on the ground level with a young …

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 Do I need to submit a renovations form before changing a ceiling light to a ceiling fan? – Stephanie, NSW

Q:  Do I need to put a renovations form in before changing a ceiling light to a ceiling fan?

A: From the …

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