What is the correct way to vote and get approval for owners who would like to install fencing around individual lots in a townhouse block of 12? – Olivia, NSW
Q: Majority of our owners would like to put up fencing around our individual lots in a townhouse block of 12. …
I pay an owners corporation fee but I’ve seen no signs of the proposed services being completed. Why do I need to pay this fee? – Maria, VIC
Q: I have been residing in 13 Kai Close, Caroline Springs for about 6 months and have a couple of questions:
The …
I have water leaks that that caused the waterproof membrane between the balcony and external wall to fail. Who is responsible for the repairs? – Simon, QLD
Q: I have water leaks into my lounge room and two bedrooms. The water leaks through the external walls attached to …
Part of a concrete slab has developed spalling and the reinforcing has been exposed. Who is responsible for the repair? – David, VIC
Q: I’m asking this question for my daughter. I live in NSW and am a PICA customer but my daughter lives …
Who is responsible for a leak from waste plumbing cast in slab? – William, QLD
Q: A leak from waste plumbing cast in slab would be whose responsibility?
A: In the case of a leak, the answer …
What percentage of votes are enough to change strata managers or does it have to be unanimous? – Sandra, NSW
Q: What percentage of votes are enough to change strata managers or does it have to be unanimous?
A: To change the …
What is the difference between a committee being notified and committee approval? – Ingrid, NSW
Q: What is the difference between a committee being notified and committee approval?
With regards to flyscreens being placed on the outer …
Do you know who the strata manager is for Natura Apartments Burleigh Heads? – Mike, QLD
Q: Do you know who the strata manager is for Natura Apartments Burleigh Heads?
A: We don’t currently manage Natura Apartments however …
If there is water leakage from the roof, is it the Strata’s responsibility to repaint the internal wall? – GL, NSW
Q: If there is water leakage from the roof, is it the Strata’s responsibility to repaint the internal wall, i.e. the …
I would like a copy of the by-laws re-parking – Carolyn, QLD
Q: I would like a copy of the by-laws re-parking
A: By-laws are specific to each scheme – you will need to …
We have just been told there is a water leak from our bathtub that is causing the lobby roof to be wet. They are asking us to share the cost of repairs. Is this the responsibility of the Strata? – Justine, NSW
Q: We have just been told there’s a water leak from under our bathtub that is causing the lobby roof to …
We are being asked if we wish to install a keyless Digital Door Lock and have been given quite an expensive quote. Can individual owners get this installed to standard by a cheaper certified locksmith? – Michele, QLD
Q: We are being asked if we wish to install a keyless Digital Door Lock and have been given a quote …
If a secretary sends out notices without consent from the committee, is this a breach of their role and what are the consequences? – Leah, NSW
Q: Hi, If a secretary sends out notices without consent from the committee (i.e. not even a draft given and asked …
Does strata insurance cover private inground pools in our lots? – Xanthia, NSW
Q: If there are inground private pools within our lots, does the strata insurance cover these?
A: To understand this issue more, …
Can an Owners Corporation Committee terminate a Strata Management company or do all lot owners have to vote on this decision at an AGM? – Sarah, VIC
Q: Our old Manager recently retired and sold his company (Integra) to another strata management company Maxpro Investments.
The Owners Corporation Committee …