A tree on the property that I am renting has damaged my car… The strata have sent a team of tree loppers to cut the dead tree down. Are they legally responsible for covering the damages caused by their tree? Do is have a case against them? And how strong is my case? – Wilson, NSW
Q: A tree on the property that I am renting has damaged my car in December 2020, and also damaged my …
What action can be taken to stop the cost unapproved projects from being paid by our body corporate’s funds and what legal action can I take? – ET, NSW
Q: I live in a complex of 13 villas, where we have to use communal bins kept next to our letterboxes, …
How can I rectify strata renovations from the past to eliminate any future liability? – Anthony, NSW
Q: Six years ago, there was a leak from my bathroom to the floor below. The strata property’s plumber said it …
Does body corporate have an obligation to compensate owners for water damage? If we say no, can the owner make a claim against the body corporate? – Graeme, QLD
Q: A water leak from an exterior wall (the silicone joint failed due to age) of our property caused damage to …
Is it reasonable to pay a termination fee when the strata manager refuses to communicate in a meaningful way? – Susan, NSW
Q: The Strata Manager of my mother’s complex seems to have taken a disliking to the Committee members and thus refuses …
I have been advised that vents should be installed through the outside/external walls. Is this a strata responsibility? – Petrina, NSW
Q: I have a ventilation problem causing mould and paint delamination in my unit. I have been advised that vents should …
After we had light rain, and my basement parking and lock up storage were flooded, I have battled up to today the 17th February to have this fixed, as I don’t want to wear gumboots to get to my car, apart from the personal things in the storage, is there a new commissioner that I can call on for help? – Brian, NSW
Q: I purchased a strata property in Penrith NSW in October 2020. Soon after, we had light rain and my basement …
Our strata property has three lots and it is managed by a strata manager. The other two owners are keen to switch to self-managed. I’m very uncomfortable about this due to the work and risks involved. Is there anything I can do to prevent a move to self-managed if the other owners decide they want to go through with it? – David, NSW
Q: Our strata property has three lots and it is managed by a strata manager.
The other two owners are keen to …
Who is responsible for the replacement of taps outside an owner’s unit? Is that body corporate or owner expense? – Tracey, QLD
Q: Who is responsible for the replacement of taps outside an owner’s unit? Is that body corporate or owner expense?
A: We …
Do I have rights pertaining to the carriageway, common ground area that runs directly in front of my home only one meter from my front door & windows? – Helene, NSW
Q: My villa is on a two-lot strata property, but we have no strata management so I do not know where …
We are a two-unit body corporate. How much public liability insurance are we required to have? – Sullivan, QLD
Q: We are a two-unit body corporate. How much public liability insurance are we required to have?
A: In Queensland, a body …
Can I install fly screens to windows, a screen security door to the front door and a screen door to the balcony without prior strata approval? – Carolyn, NSW
Q: Can I install fly screens to windows, a screen security door to the front door and a screen door to …
I am wondering about residents using a portable bbq on the common area close to other residents. Is there is a general law covering this? – Peter, NSW
Q: I am wondering about residents using a portable bbq on the common area close to other residents. Is there is …
Is it okay for tenants to use common area as shoe storage – Matt, NSW
Q: We have recently had new tenants move into the unit above us, and they are using the stairwell/landing outside their …
I recently came home to find a large red ‘no smoking’ warning sign on the wall directly in front of my front door – when I open my door, the sign is immediately in front of me on the wall. I am not a smoker, what can I do? – David, QLD
Q: I own a ground floor unit. I recently came home to find a large red ‘no smoking’ warning sign (50x60cm) …