I would like a copy of the by-laws re-parking – Carolyn, QLD

Q: I would like a copy of the by-laws re-parking

A: By-laws are specific to each scheme – you will need to …

If a secretary sends out notices without consent from the committee, is this a breach of their role and what are the consequences? – Leah, NSW

Q: Hi, If a secretary sends out notices without consent from the committee (i.e. not even a draft given and asked …

I want to have permission to build a fence in my rear garden area, which is common land. How do I get approval? – Garry, VIC

Q: I live in a 24-unit single storey complex surrounded by common land. I want to have permission to build a …

91 years old tenant needs a railing at her front door for safety issues. Do we need a strata meeting and change in by-laws for this? – Lorraine, NSW

Q: Our tenant is 91 years old and needs a railing at her front door for safety issues. Very small item …

How long does it take to change bylaws? – Donna, NSW

Q: How long does it take to change bylaws with land register general, if committee had meeting an approved the change …

Are external windows part of a building’s structure and as such a body corporate responsibility? Or they an owner’s responsibility? – Lee, QLD

Q: Are external windows part of a building’s structure and as such a body corporate responsibility? Or they an owner’s responsibility?

A: …

I applied to install 2 sun blinds to a veranda space within my lot which was originally approved, then one was later rescinded by the BC committee. Is the committee being unreasonable and what Acts or legislations can I refer to for appeal? – Pauline, QLD

Q: I applied to install 2 sun blinds to a veranda space within my lot which was originally approved then one …

I have been asked to remove artwork from an inside brick wall of my balcony. They are saying it’s common property, is this correct? – Graeme, QLD

Q: I have been asked to remove artwork from an inside brick wall of my balcony under law 5 Damage to …

I own an apartment and have a visitors pass that I give to my partner… So long as he has a visitors pass, is he able to visit me as much as he likes? Can they legally fine him even though he is not an owner and does not pay rent? – Ellesha, QLD

Can body corporate deny me to use short-term rental in my unit complex? – Daniel, QLD

Can an owners corporation vote to give select owners preferential access to and use of common property? – David, VIC

Do I need approval from strata to build a patio cover in my backyard? – Jenny, QLD

Can I offer Airbnb in my over 50 complex? – Ulrike, QLD

Q: Can I offer Airbnb in my over 50 complex?

A: It would be best to check your body corporate by-laws. You …

Can the committee resolve to change a by-law without an AGM or EGM? – Graham, NSW

Q: At a recent committee meeting the strata committee resolved to change the by-laws to allow the committee to take over …

Could you please advise how I can find out if an amendment has been passed and if it has, could you also advise what limitations the OC can impose on the types of situations that it considers constituting legal parking? – Ruth, VIC

Q: Understanding that there are no provisions in the act re visitors parking but that the OC can make a motion …