We had a small pebble garden out the front of our unit replaced… The man who did the job said we had to pay for it ourselves, however, I believe the body corporate should pay. – Trevor, QLD
Q: We had a small pebble garden out the front of our unit replaced with concrete to save the hassle of …
I’m a homeowner in an apartment block. Am I allowed to have a personal gym set up in my garage for personal use “only”? – Justin, NSW
Q: I’m a homeowner in an apartment block. Am I allowed to have a personal gym set up in my garage …
Our building was completed in 2014. Are balconies common property? – Chris, NSW
Q: Our building was completed in 2014. Are balconies common property?
A: It will be best to check your strata by-laws and …
Can a light rigid truck park in their designated car park? – John, QLD
Q: Can a light rigid truck park in their designated car park?
A: It might be best to refer to your by-laws, …
I have asked our manager BCS three times for a response without reply. – Keith, QLD
Q: I have asked our manager three times for a response without a reply. 13 units on 3 floors on Sunshine …
I’m an owner and on the committee of a small block of apartments in Victoria. Do I have the right to suggest an agenda item for our upcoming AGM? – Vincent, VIC
Q: I’m an owner and on the committee of a small block of apartments in Victoria. Do I have the right …
I have been requested to repair the balcony doors as water is making its way to the unit below. The Body Corporation is expecting me to foot the cost of removing the doors and waterproofing even though that is a sub-standard repair. Your suggestions would be welcome. – Tim, QLD
Q: I have been requested to repair the balcony doors as water is making its way to the unit below. The …
Can we replace the original ugly brown tiles on our balcony with new ones? – Sonia, QLD
Q: Can we replace the original ugly brown tiles on our balcony with new ones? The balcony is part of our …
I have 2 committee members who think they own the property and are intimidating and harassing us. What can we do legally? – M, NSW
Q: Hi, I have 2 committee members who think they own the property and are intimidating and harassing us. They’ve been …
I am experiencing leaks coming into the bathroom through the skylight. I was informed by the body corporate manager that this wouldn’t be covered by the body corporate. Can you please advise whether this is the case and whether I am liable to cover the repairs? – Serena, VIC
Q: I own a townhouse which is one of four. We are all joined & share the one roof. I am …
Who is responsible for the maintenance of the balcony in townhouses? – Kenneth, QLD
Q: 2 of 4 townhouses in a Building Format plan have balconies that are wholly within the private property of each …
My neighbour and I share a balcony and they smoke. I don’t smoke and the smoke comes straight into my apartment. I cannot open my door or windows at all. What rights do I have? – Holli, VIC
Q: My neighbour and I share a balcony and they smoke. I don’t smoke and the smoke comes straight into my …
Can I replace my fixed roller blinds with plantation shutters for the windows in my apartment? – Alcira, NSW
Q: Can I replace my fixed roller blinds with plantation shutters for the windows in my apartment?
A: It is best to …
I live in a strata block of 8 single level units. My unit is freezing in winter and hot in summer. There is no ceiling or wall insulation. Is the owners corporation responsible for paying for the installation and am I required to seek permission to do so? – Melissa, NSW
Q: I live in a strata block of 8 single level units. My unit is freezing in winter and hot in …
We recently received an email from strata management that they now consider my cousin and her parents as residents and thus can no longer park in the spot despite her ongoing medical condition. What can we do in this situation? – James, NSW
Q: Hi, my cousin started having seizures in February and was discharged from ICU in March. Ever since then, she has …