Building rules and by-laws
Building rules and by-laws
Find answers for issues with by-laws about pets, smoking, troublesome parking, and changing or adding by-laws, and more
I’ve re-located to Queensland and body corporate is preventing me from keeping pets. Can I change this? – Karen, QLD
Although the state laws allow pets, the body corporate may have special rules or by-laws regarding pet ownership and care. The …
Smoke is drifting into my apartment. What can I do? – Ibrahim, NSW
In New South Wales, your strata property is governed by by-laws that outline the rules around smoking. With respect to smoke …
Body corporate won’t allow pet ownership. What can I do? – Margaret, QLD
Although the state laws allow pets, the body corporate may have special rules or by-laws regarding pet ownership and care. The …
I’m concerned about cigarette smoke drift into my apartment – what can I do? – Jess, NSW
With respect to smoke drift, it’s important to clarify where the person is smoking – if they’re doing so within their …
Are external security doors the body corporate’s responsibilities? – Kim, QLD
Are external security doors part of the body corporate responsibilities? My unit is first floor and easily accessible for break ins. …
Are balconies and gardens common property or part of our lot? – Barry, NSW
We are an owner of a ground floor unit that has a big outdoor balcony and garden area. Are our balconies …
Can someone smoke on the balcony of their strata property? – Maria, NSW
If your balcony is part of your private property or common property with exclusive use rights, you may not have any …
What are my options to prevent smoke drifting into my strata apartment? – Kane, NSW
It’s hard to prevent smoke drift from one living space to another in strata apartments as there are common areas and …
Is the landlord responsible for noisy tenants? – Jessie, NSW
While landlords are not legally liable for enforcing noise standards, it is their responsibility to ensure their tenants are maintaining decorum …
What are the regulations for noise control in strata properties and who should pay for a noise assessment report? – Vincent, NSW
The neighbour complained my bathroom fan is noisy in the strata building. What are the regulations for noise control in strata? …
What is the responsibility of the owner who has exclusive use of a common area in a strata property? – John, NSW
What is the responsibility of the owner who has exclusive use of the area and that of the strata? if defect …
Who reviews strata by-laws? Is it the committee or the owners corporation? – John, NSW
The committee prompts and drafts the by-laws and owners corporation reviews and formalises them.
As per law, strata properties are required to …
If our garage door is common property, who is responsible for the remote? – Ferdinand, NSW
Our garage door seems to be part of common property. What is the status of the remote control and the electric …
Are the floors, walls and lights of a balcony body corporate responsibility? – Jeffrey, QLD
Are the floors, walls and lights of a balcony a body corporate responsibility? I know in our unit block no one …
Do I need strata approval to build deck in my backyard? Mark, NSW
Do I need strata approval to move my air conditioning unit? Do I need strata approval to build a 250mm high …