What can the strata committee do to gain rightful access to our strata’s physical and virtual data? – John, NSW

Q: Our strata committee secretary has resigned and now refuses to pass our strata records to their newly appointed replacement. The …

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Should my strata manager be able to update me on my dispute?

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My name was recorded in the strata committee meeting minutes when another owner made a complaint. After following up from the …

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I have an electrical issue on my balcony. Is this my responsibility?

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I have owned my apartment for 12-months. During a recent storm my power went out and the strata manager was …

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My elder neighbour has set up a sprinkler system along our common timber paling fence. – Kate, NSW

Q: My elder neighbour has set up a sprinkler system along our common timber paling fence.
She runs it every day for …

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Can you conduct a business in a strata scheme? Making products in your garage? – NSW, Margaret

Q: Can you conduct business in a strata scheme? Making products in your garage?
 
A: Generally speaking, conducting business within a residential …

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Can an owner completely enclose a balcony to make another room? – Betty, NSW

Q: Can an owner completely enclose a balcony to make another room? 
A: If this work includes major changes such as erecting …

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My strata company has a lot of issues and need guidance. Please guide me what is the right course of action in these circumstances. – Mohsin, NSW

Q: My strata company has a lot of issues and need guidance. What is the right path to take, whether to …

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The committee has decided to repaint the building, what process is required to change the existing colour scheme? – Peter, QLD

Q: The committee has decided to repaint the building, what process is required to change the existing colour scheme? 
A: If your …

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Should an Airbnb host inform the body corporate of their intentions to lease their apartments on a short term rental platform e.g. Airbnb – Jennifer, QLD

Q: Should an Airbnb host inform the body corporate of their intentions to lease their apartments on a short term rental …

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