Building compliance
We just had a smoke alarm check, and have been told all battery types have failed, due to new rules requiring all stand-alone strata units to have hard-wired smoke alarms. Is this correct? – Colin, NSW
Q: We just had a smoke alarm check, and have been told all battery types have failed, due to new rules …
If structural cracking to a building is established and it has caused damage to the internal structure, is strata insurance liable for the cost of internal repairs? – Peter, NSW
Q: If structural cracking to a building is established and it has caused damage to the internal structure, is strata insurance …
How can I rectify strata renovations from the past to eliminate any future liability? – Anthony, NSW
Q: Six years ago, there was a leak from my bathroom to the floor below. The strata property’s plumber said it …
I have been advised that vents should be installed through the outside/external walls. Is this a strata responsibility? – Petrina, NSW
Q: I have a ventilation problem causing mould and paint delamination in my unit. I have been advised that vents should …
Who is responsible for the replacement of taps outside an owner’s unit? Is that body corporate or owner expense? – Tracey, QLD
Q: Who is responsible for the replacement of taps outside an owner’s unit? Is that body corporate or owner expense?
A: We …
Can I install fly screens to windows, a screen security door to the front door and a screen door to the balcony without prior strata approval? – Carolyn, NSW
Q: Can I install fly screens to windows, a screen security door to the front door and a screen door to …
We have 5 units in total in our building and also have some water leakage issues from the top balcony. Could this owner have the roof extended to help keep water off the balcony? – Darren, QLD
Q: We have 5 units in total in our building and also have some water leakage issues from the top balcony.
Could …
I have just bought an apartment in Malvern East and am having lots of trouble with the developer about fixing issues in the apartment. How do I go about this? – Jemima, QLD
Q: I have just bought an apartment in Malvern East and am having lots of trouble with the developer about fixing …
Water charges in our block are a standard charges regardless of water use. Sustainable water use should be part of all of our lives. Is there a way to measure usage per unit? – Alan, NSW
Q: Water charges in our block are standard charges regardless of water use. Sustainable water use should be part of all …
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 …
