What would be required to change the strata by-laws to repurpose and build two double carports? – Tim, NSW
Q: We live in a small Art Deco complex of 4 in Neutral Bay which has no allotted parking for any …
Neighbours have a right to using the place as they see fit. However, their used cigarette butts end up littering my enclosed front area with their second-hand smoke and an array of littered butts. I now do not want to turn a blind eye to it… Am I the one who needs to buy their butt bucket/ashtray or ask them to change tack? – Sarah, QLD
Q: Now that I have my ground floor apartment (ease of access, requirement of mine due to my safety needs and …
Over the last three years dripping air-conditioners have stained the tiles/pavers on my courtyard and etched my sliding glass doors – by splashing from some of the six floors above me… I am intending to re-do my courtyard as they are quite unsightly now. I don’t want my brand-new courtyard damaged. Can you recommend how I should approach this? Or possible documentation to support my request to permanently fix their dripping air-conditioners? – Pearl, QLD
Q: I have lived in “my” building for 23 years and my unit is on the ground floor. Over the last …
Is the balcony, removal and replacement of the tiles, membranes, plus balustrades and the old stubs the responsibility of the owners corporation or is the lot owner solely liable? – Summer, NSW
Q: Hi team, my question bit of a long winded one so apologies in advance…
Background information: We are in a building …
Who is responsible for the cleaning of the gutters of each unit? Does the cost of the repair need to be split between both unitholders or is this an owners corporation cost? – Elizabeth, VIC
Q: Strata plan of 4 single storey units
1: Who is responsible for the cleaning of the gutters of each unit? Owners …
Does the body corporate/owners corporation have a fixed contract with a strata management company? Can management companies be changed if the owners corporation choose to do so? If so, are there costs involved? – Susanne, NSW
Q: Does the body corporate/owners corporation have a fixed contract with a strata management company? Can management companies be changed if …
Why do I have two strata plan numbers? Beth, NSW
Q: Why do I have two strata plan numbers? My unit has one, and the complex is managed under another Strata …
The owner of the unit below ours has notified me of water from my unit coming into his bathroom. What should i do? Is it the body corporate’s responsibility or mine? – Leon, QLD
Q: The owner of the unit below ours has notified me of water from my unit coming into his bathroom. What …
My intercom is not working properly and strata are refusing to fix it. I would like to know whether the owners corporation is indeed responsible… Strata rules are also very dependent on whether the wiring serves only my lot or more than one lot – is there any simple way of determining this? – Anna, NSW
Q: Hi there,
My intercom is not working properly and strata are refusing to fix it. They haven’t had a technician out …
Are the owners corporation managers unlawfully adding on additional fees to levies in arrears? – Brett, VIC
Q: Our levy notices are sent out quarterly. During covid times, I have neglected to pay them by their due date. I …
If I own two units in the same complex do I get two votes on each resolution? – Yvette, QLD
Q: If I own two units in the same complex do I get two votes on each resolution?
A: When it comes …
How can I get a set of updated by-laws and resolutions of my strata plan? Recently the committee replaced a door and lock and now refuse to give me a key. How can I correct this situation? – Tehila, NSW
Q: How can I get a set of updated by-laws and resolutions of my strata plan?
I own two apartments that are …
Is garage doors common property in Queensland? – Paula, QLD
Q: Is garage doors common property in Queensland?
A: It will be best to check your building format plan. Generally speaking, however, …
Our unit is the only place in our building on the ground floor with access to the backyard space everyone else in our buildings units is towards the front or on a level above. During our lockdown, we have been using the backyard space off our balcony for time outdoors. We’ve also now had neighbours within our building come to use the space as well. There is enough room for them but my only concern is when they wander into the space directly off our balcony and linger there as it does not comply with social distancing. Our strata manager has responded to my concern explaining that strata do not enforce public health orders so he cannot help with the matter and I should notify the police of my concerns. May I get your advice on the matter? – Sai, NSW
Q: Our unit is the only place in our building on the ground floor with access to the backyard space everyone …
I was wondering to I need permission to install a portable inflatable spa in our courtyard? – Nicki, NSW
Q: I was wondering to I need permission to install a portable inflatable spa in our courtyard? It comes with a …