Building rules/by-laws

Our neighbour’s AC is very noisy in the summer as their unit is under-powered. This affects the peaceful enjoyment of our property. What can we do? – Elwyn, QLD

Some years ago my neighbours in an adjoining unit installed a ducted air conditioning system. They promised that the outside unit …

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If individual owners of apartments wish to have synthetic astro turf on their balconies, who bears the cost of renovation – the owner or the owner’s corporation? – Gary, NSW

If individual owners of apartments wish to have synthetic (astro) turf placed on their balconies is the cost the responsibility of …

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I’ve been told by my strata manager that putting a splashback in my kitchen represents a major renovation. Is this right? – Frank, NSW

Depending on what kind of changes you’re planning to make, what kind of splashbacks you’re looking to use and how this …

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Can the body corporate declare umbrellas and awnings on balconies as dangerous and prohibit them? – Margaret, QLD

Our body corporate committee has declared umbrellas on balconies dangerous and must they be removed. Also, they say no awning or …

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How many tradesman car parking spaces should be allowed per building? – Jeanette, QLD

You may find this information in your by-laws specific to your property type.
The Community Management Statement (CMS) recorded for the body …

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What is the committee’s or body corporate’s role and extent of powers in enforcing by-laws? – Jason, QLD

What can the committee of the complex really do apart from sending letters to people for not following the by-laws? Are …

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If my landlord allows me to list a spare room on Airbnb, can the body corporate stop me? – Aroha, QLD

Bodies corporate cannot restrict how a lot owner chooses to utilise their private property or what type of residential use its …

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What are my rights when cigarette smoke drifts into our apartment or excludes us from enjoying our balcony? – Linda, QLD

Cigarette smoke drift is a common complaint in body corporate properties, due to the close proximity of living arrangements. The actions …

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What can be done if cigarette smoke blowing into our apartment and I’m not sure which apartment it is coming from? – Lynn, QLD

It’s hard to restrict someone from smoking within the premises of their own private property. In body corporate living, all owners …

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When people next door smoke, it fills my unit and I have to close the door. Is there nothing I can do about stopping smoke drifting in to my apartment? – Helen, QLD

Owning body corporate property is all about community living, but the fact is all owners have a right to enjoy their …

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Cigarette smoke from neighbours apartments gets into mine. I’m an asthmatic and this causes me constant issues. What can I do? – Nicole, QLD

Unfortunately, its hard to restrict people from smoking within their own property as all owners have the right to enjoy their …

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Only one person on our strata board disagrees with allowing pets. How can I get this rule re-assessed? – Yaisha, NSW

Q: I am a renter and have just found out that there is only one person on our entire strata board …

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What can I do if neighbours smoke on their balcony and it drifts into my house? – Marie, NSW

You may wish to find out where they are when they’re smoking. If your neighbours are smoking on their own private …

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