Do I need approval from strata to build a deck in my backyard? Would this be considered a major or minor renovation under new strata laws? – Shekhar, NSW
Q: Do I need approval from strata to build a deck in my backyard? I own one of the villas in NSW …
Do I have a controlling vote on committee decisions because I am the majority entitlement owner? – James, NSW
Q: This is an industrial complex in Auburn total of 7 warehouse/office units. I am the owner ( owner A) of …
Can you rent a car space if you are in an owners corporation property? – Kerry, VIC
Q: Can you rent a car space if you are in an owners corporation property?
A: You are indeed allowed to rent …
Are strata able to issue parking fines? – Freya, NSW
Q: Are strata able to issue parking fines via a new “Car Park Management System” for residents that have had no …
Do I need to have made an offer to purchase a property in order to obtain a strata report? Am I able to find out about strata issues without purchasing a strata report? – Stuart, NSW
Q: Do I need to have made an offer to purchase a property in order to obtain a strata report? Am …
Can a developer who still owns 20 units in our strata scheme of 80 units can vote himself to be a Chairman, Treasurer or secretary in The AGM, taking full control of the Committee and OC? – Marjan, NSW
Q: Can a developer who still owns 20 units in our strata scheme of 80 units can vote himself to be …
Who will be responsible for water damages caused to common property and the unit beneath my apartment? – Monil, NSW
Q: I had a sudden burst of pipe of the flexi-hose under my bathroom vanity and my whole unit got flooded …
My mum lives in a small complex of 7 villas… Her eaves are still only partially painted and she wants the job finished how can she demand this job be completed? Also how often should she get a statement from the strata manager about the finances? – Begbie, NSW
Q: My mum lives in a small complex of 7 villas. One owner manages the finances and maintenance. The painter has …
Our strata manager assumes all three committee roles, and very proficiently… After reading the Strata Schemes Management Act, I believe the management could be streamlined to the strata manager, plus an owner representative. Based on your knowledge and experience, what would you advise? – John, NSW
Q: We currently have 3 separate positions on the Committee – Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer – for our 6-unit block, comprising the …
Strata balcony repairs and restoring to common property – Kim, NSW
Q: I live in a 2 story brick apartment units built in 70s shown in Strata Plan dated Jan 1975. In …
Is the owners corporation allowed to make a profit on the fees charged each year and retain excess money year on year? – Ian, VIC
Q: Is the owners corporation allowed to make a profit on the fees charged each year and retain excess money year …
Can I offer Airbnb in my over 50 complex? – Ulrike, QLD
Q: Can I offer Airbnb in my over 50 complex?
A: It would be best to check your body corporate by-laws. You …
Our roof membrane needs replacing. Owners on the top floor want to include an insulation layer for ‘heat mitigation’. This is likely to only reduce heat in their apartments. Should other owners need to pay for this? – Jim, NSW
Q: Our roof membrane needs replacing. Owners on the top floor want to include an insulation layer for ‘heat mitigation’. This …
For serious issue such as roof leak, wall damage and room damage due to leaks, do we still need to wait for approval before a repair can be done? Does strata have the right to impose special levy to fixed the roof? – Son, NSW
Q: There are total 12 units. 5 units at the front have been having roof leak issues back in 2015. 7 …
What is “form 8”? – Robin, QLD
Q: What is “form 8”?
A: According to the Queensland Government’s publications portal, there are two types of form 8’s.
A “Form 8” …