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 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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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: …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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