A lot owner did not seek permission from the OC when they erected their shade structure approximately 10 years ago. They do not have a council permit and refuse to discuss the matter in a reasonable manner. What legal rights do we have and how might we exercise our legal rights through our Owner’s Corporation? – Susan, VIC

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One of the owners has constructed an unauthorised pergola in his back courtyard which is attached to common property… Any advice you can provide would be most appreciated. – Nadia, NSW

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Is the grouting between shower tiles also considered common property? – Peter, NSW

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How do we go about getting the original building plans for the complex and would these plans indicate if this area would be communal or private? – Sally, VIC

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What type of insurance should a short-term rental host in NSW have and is it compulsory? Do I have to let strata know and provide guest’s details? – Edilza, NSW

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There is a problem with the breakdown of the waterproof membrane on the balcony floor. The strata manager has informed me that given the age of the building and when the strata plan was registered it is the responsibility of the lot owner to fix it, is this the case? – Caroline, NSW

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Can the body corporate rent vacant parking spaces out to a resident with the fees going into the administrative account? – Michael, NSW

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I’m hoping to install a retractable fly screen on our balcony… is this something that strata can approve? – Deeba, NSW

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Can an owners corporation vote to give select owners preferential access to and use of common property? – David, VIC

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Can a third level can be put on top of a double-storey townhouse? – Lee, NSW

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We are about to have our AGM and are wanting to go with a different strata management. If we vote to do that, does the AGM continue as usual or does it end and then we have to organise our AGM with the new strata management? – Nada, VIC

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I have a remote garage door that requires servicing/maintenance. Who is responsible, the owners corporation or the owner? – Jose, NSW

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Do I need approval from strata to build a patio cover in my backyard? – Jenny, QLD

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Is a body corporate responsible for maintaining trees or shrubs growing on a balcony that is common property? – Sydney, NSW

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The committee have installed speed humps on the common driveway. This matter was not decided upon by all the owners at an AGM. Is this decision-making process legal as it was not done in consultation with all owners and does not seem fair to those who live down the driveway? – Dee, NSW

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