Building rules/by-laws
I was told the new strata Schemes Management Act 2015 imposes an even greater responsibility on the owners corporation in relation to budgeting and financial management of the capital works fund. What’s changed? – Frank, NSW
Question: I was told the new Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 imposes an even greater responsibility on the owners corporation in …
I live in an apartment block which has about 90 tenants. From the main road, you can only see one side of the building. Today I received a phone call from strata management telling me not to hang washing on the balcony because someone complained. Please advise what my rights are. – Kheng, NSW
Question: I live in an apartment block which has about 90 tenants. The building block is located in a quiet street …
A defective valve in a water socket in a non common wall supplying cold water to the fridge caused extensive water damage within the lot before the main supply to the unit could be turned off. The insurers for the body corporate have only accepted liability for the damaged kick boards. – Phil, QLD
Question: A defective valve in a water socket in a non common wall supplying cold water to the fridge caused extensive …
A new tenant has moved in next door and erected a tall bamboo screen on the end of his veranda which now obstructs our ocean view… What are our rights? Can we request this screen be removed? – Tiffany, NSW
For 20 years we have enjoyed an ocean view from our north-east facing veranda. A new tenant has moved in next …
Our tenant in has requested to keep a dog. Where can we get a copy of the form “Request to keep a pet” that is required to be submitted to the Body Corp. – Wendy, NSW
Answer: Hi Wendy,
Different bodies corporate will have different forms. It would be best to contact the body corporate manager, whose details …
My garage door needs repairs. Would this be covered by Body Corp? – Perry, QLD
Answer: Hi Perry, you can check your building’s by-laws which may specify who is responsible for maintenance and repairs of the …
Our front door handle broke off. Our guests went to the store and bought a new door handle but it’s getting a build up of salt just like our last one and the caretakers never clean them. The hinges on our 15-year-old security screen door are now rusty and the handle won’t latch. What can we do when we’re not in their rental pool and being ignored? – Rosemary
Question: Our front door handle broke off. Our guests went to the store and bought a new door handle as they …
Who is responsible for replacing washers, specifically isolation taps? – Robyn, NSW
Answer: Hi Simone, the answer you seek depends on where the washer and taps are located in the building. If washers …
On my commercial retail lease the landlord is requesting me to insure the outside windows upstairs. I thought that was the body corporate’s responsibility? – Sue, QLD
Answer: It’s common for commercial landlords to request the tenant to pay for the window insurance within their lease. Often, this …
What can be done when a vehicle is parked on common property and not in a parking spot when they’re not a tenant? The owners corporation will not help. – Elisha, VIC
Question: What can be done when a vehicle is parked on common property and not in a parking spot when they’re …
I live in a two unit duplex building with driveways situated in front of each unit and garage doors facing these entry points. Is strata responsible for garage doors? – Marilyn, NSW
Question: I live in a two unit duplex building with driveways situated in front of each unit and garage doors facing …
Are the owners corporation responsible for repairing window sashes? – Roger, NSW
Answer: The first step would be to check your building’s by-laws. In many buildings, windows are considered part of strata, which …
We’ve taken over the management of a complex and found the anchor points have not be re-certified. Under legislation, even if these items of infrastructure never get used, do they still have to be re-certified? Also, where can I find the information stating the legislation? – Christiansen, QLD
Question: My question is in relation to rope access safety points on building roofs and awnings. We’ve taken over the management …
We have been granted exclusive use of a courtyard however this area is still classified as common property. The wooden fence separating my yard and the street is falling. Who is responsible for the repair of this fence? – Joshua, NSW
Question: We have been granted exclusive use of a courtyard, however, this area is still classified as common property. The wooden …
A person who is not a resident or visitor is parking in our designated visitor parking space. The only visible sign states that it’s visitor parking. What is the best way to remove illegal parking? – Andrew, QLD
Answer: Dealing with unknown cars on your property, that definitely does not belong to an owner, occupant or visitor is tricky, …
