Building compliance
We have recently installed new doors and windows in our building. She, due to previously disclosed disability, is not able to open the door using the number pad. Is it our responsibility to install and pay? What do we need to do? -Stephanie, NSW
Q: Hi, we have recently installed new doors and windows in our building. I am on our owners committee.
All owners were …
My understanding is that wall and floor tiles and its maintenance is the responsibility of the owner. And waterproofing underneath the tiles is the responsibility of the body corporation unless the owner replaces the original tiles and water membrane. But then I’ve been told that the responsibility to maintain the tiles includes the responsibility to maintain the waterproofing under them (including floor water membrane and shower tray under the tiles) and that the tiles and the waterproofing are always an issue for the lot owner. Is that correct? -Andrei, NSW
Q: I have a question related to our apartment block by-law of exclusive rights of usage of floor and wall tiles: …
Who is responsible for the renovation work that has been done without Body Corporate approval? As the new owner do I have an obligation to renovate the floor for a noise-cancelling option? – Arsene, VIC
Q: Hi – I bought a property on a Stratum Title a few months ago. It appears that the previous owner …
If a balcony railing needs to be replaced in a strata complex which is 1969 build – do we then need to replace all the railings to make the building compliant – Vivienne, NSW
Q: If a balcony railing needs to be replaced in a strata complex which is 1969 build – do we then …
I am an owner of a Strata Unit of over 20 years. The outside lower deck is badly rotting. The current Manager states that because the deck is not on the plan, it’s not Body Corporate responsibility. What can I do as I have significant disabilities and the badly rotting deck is fast becoming a liability issue? – David, NSW
Q: I am an owner of a Strata Unit of over 20 years. The outside lower deck is badly rotting. The …
There are 2 balconies in the block of 24 that have spalling and therefore broken tiles. Body Corp has arranged to have spalling repaired and were going to replace broken tiles. But the original tiles are unable to be matched due to the age, So OC they have to suggest another option is to cement, waterproof and paint the patches or maybe entire balcony with an appropriate product. If I want it retiled so it all looks the same, they say I have to pay for tiles to be lifted and replaced. Are OC correct or should they pay for the total replacement? – Louise, NSW
Q: There are 2 balconies in the block of 24 that have spalling and therefore broken tiles. Body Corp has arranged …
Would surveillance cameras be on the strata company or owners to take care off for installation or fixing of cameras? – John, NSW
Q: I have a question regarding surveillance cameras in a unit block eg, driveway and carpark.
Would this be on the strata …
My neighbour has had their NBN installed without body corporate permission… They have added extra conduit along the external wall which comes down very close to and in direct sight of my front door. It’s bulky with external clips and is very unsightly every time I enter my apartment. What are my options? – Karen, QLD
Q: Hi, my neighbour has had their NBN installed without body corporate permission. While they could have had the cabling installed …
I’m an owner of a lot who has a property tenanted. I recently had an application approved for some flooring to be approved against the wishes of a couple of certain lot owners in the building trying to make it difficult for us for no reason. We were in full compliance so it all went through eventually. Since and during the dates of our application and approval process, all of a sudden our tenants have been the victim of bullying and harassment due to them making “noise” constantly in which we have proof that when they were asked to ” be quiet” they weren’t even home or even in the country at one point. Where do we stand re this as we do not want to become in arrears to our strata but also do not want fall victim to being bullied and harassed? – Stephen, NSW
Q: I’m an owner of a lot who has a property tenanted. I recently had an application approved for some flooring …
We would like to install a new underground garage below the existing garden which is common property. Could you let us know key steps to achieve this and any obstacles/issues to be aware of? – Andrew, NSW
Q: We would like to install a new underground garage below the existing garden which is common property.
The common property would …
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 …
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 …
Can I install a divider along the cyclone fencing near my garage to keep my space clean and secure? – Kathy, QLD
Question:
My garage is made up of three car spaces, each divided by a cyclone wire fence. The other two tenants …
We are renovating our 2 bathrooms. If the tenants do not stop using the adjoining main bathroom immediately our newly tiled main bathroom will have to be demolished and redone. Our builder cannot proceed with the en-suite waterproofing and tiling. What do you advise?- Karen, QLD
Q: We are renovating our 2 bathrooms. Tiles were completely removed from both bathrooms. Main bathroom has been waterproofed and newly …
I am exploring the idea of extensively renovating my unit. Please advise – what is the standard requirements and approvals – that may need to be obtained? Can I just start work and deal with things with strata – as they arise? – James, NSW
Q: I am exploring the idea of extensively renovating my unit that is managed by PICA strata agent – involving completely …
