Strata topics

I am unsure of how to ensure my strata bills and requirements are emailed to me instead of posted? – Tara, NSW

Q:
I am unsure of how to ensure my strata bills and requirements are emailed to me instead of posted?

A: To choose …

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Is it a legal obligation to create a by-law for the building of the deck with my solicitor? – Diane, NSW

Q: Hi, I am having a deck built off the end of my townhouse, against the wall, DA approved. Mine is the …

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At the recent AGM 4 of the owners voted to limit the number of SC members to 3, is this correct? – Paul, NSW

Q: I am an owner in a strata block of 6. At the recent AGM 4 of the owners voted to …

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Why is thebody corporate is asking for more and more money and nothing changes. – Kathleen, NSW

Q: The body corporate is asking for more and more money and nothing changes. Can someone help to look into how …

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Is there any legislation that states you must be of a certain age to be counted as a person on a tenancy agreement? -Nadine, QLD

Q: Hello, when it comes to stating the maximum number of tenants on a tenancy agreement in QLD, specifically the Gold …

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Where is it legislated that the committee can make a decision on a new colour scheme or change of look of a lot owner’s property and what rights do I have to dispute? QLD, Rachael

Q: I am an owner/occupier of an apartment in a residential building built in 2006. The BC committee have recently decided …

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I do not want to give my tenant details to the strata manager but they are saying that legislation requires them. -NSW, Noel

Q: I manage a small unit in southern Sydney and have a good Tenant.
The Strata Manager keeps asking me for the …

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Is there a limit to numbers living in units and do we have any rights to have belongings removed in a car park? – QLD, Julie

Q:
I have 2 questions.
1. Overcrowding. All 18 of our units are 2 bedroom. Is there a limit to numbers living in …

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In NSW are balconies considered common property? – NSW, Therese

Q: In NSW are balconies considered common property? On the strata plan the ‘plan’ includes the balcony within the lot.

A: Understanding how …

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Who pays for power related issues? – QLD, Ashish

Q:
I had smoke in my main switch electrician Attended property on for power related issues.
He found that cables behind the switchboard …

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Can one owner hold the position of: Chairwoman,Secretary and Treasurer? – NSW, Beatriz

Q: Can one owner hold the position of: Chairwoman,Secretary and Treasurer?
Is that legally acceptable in the Strata Committee?
Apparently, this is how …

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Can a Person be a Chairperson and a secretary? – QLD, Mark

Q: Can a Person be a Chairperson and a secretary? If a Person has been elected as a chairperson,
can they be …

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Our body corporate is nearly insolvent. Where can I find information on what happens if it becomes insolvent? – QLD, Kerry

Q: Our body corporate is nearly insolvent. Where can I find information on what happens if it becomes insolvent?

A: In the …

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A chain smoker resides in balcony underneath our apartment and smoke has been pouring into our apartment via the balcony. What can I do? – VIC, Sasa

Q: Chain smoker resides in balcony underneath our apartment, ever since they moved in smoke has been pouring into our apartment …

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