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
Are there any tests that can be undertaken to confirm if noise transmission levels are above what is considered acceptable? – Michael, NSW
Q: Our upstairs neighbours have hard floor coverings throughout (were are told this was done prior to our purchase, and with relevant …
Do you need to waterproof a kitchen if you add a washing machine? – Andrew, NSW
Q: Do you need to waterproof a kitchen if you add a washing machine? The kitchen currently not waterproofed & has …
The owners and their visitors are blocking access to my garage. What can I do? I shouldn’t have to ask them not to park there? – Rhonda, VIC
Q: I live in a complex of 4 units. The owners and their visitors are blocking access to my garage.
What can …
I am wondering about residents using a portable bbq on the common area close to other residents. Is there is a general law covering this? – Peter, NSW
Q: I am wondering about residents using a portable bbq on the common area close to other residents. Is there is …
Is it okay for tenants to use common area as shoe storage – Matt, NSW
Q: We have recently had new tenants move into the unit above us, and they are using the stairwell/landing outside their …
The tenant in the unit above mine is using the verandah and one of the bedrooms as a gym. Lots of noise is coming down when they drop the weights on the floor. Can they legally do that? – Peter, NSW
Q: I live in a unit and the tenant in the unit above mine is using the verandah and one of …
We have an owner who resides at a different address who constantly parks in our visitor car space. Can you please advise whether this is permitted? – Cheryl, NSW
Q: Hi There, we have an owner who resides at a different address (around the corner from our complex) who constantly …
I am an owner of a lot. I would like to know if I am responsible for repair/replacement of flyscreens in windows and balcony sliding door, as some of them have holes and gaps. If I am responsible for repair and replacement, do I need Executive Committee or OC permission to replace window screens? – Seppi, NSW
Q: I am an owner of a lot. I would like to know if I am responsible for repair/replacement of flyscreens …
Our residents don’t read or comply with our by-laws – help needed! – Andrew, QLD
Q: I’m on my body corporate committee, and I find that a lot of owners or tenants do not read or …
I received a notice that I breached a by-law, what will happen?
Q: I live in a small complex of units with only one drying area and one clothesline for 12 units. Occasionally, …
Could Airbnb jeopardise our insurance?
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We’re in a block of six units, and one is being let through Airbnb. This is in breach of the council …
How will visitors to the property know you can’t smoke here? – Roslyn, NSW
Q: Smoking has recently been banned on common grounds in my unit block (including ALL balconies). However, if there is a …
My strata committee is demanding I re-install posts that are common property but were removed before I purchased the lot. What can I do? – Bernie, NSW
Q: Some years prior to the purchase of my lot, two posts were removed from my balcony for aesthetic reasons. I’ve …
There’s a smoker in the building next door. Can I do anything about the smell, given they are not in the same strata property? – Judy, QLD
Q: Someone in the adjoining townhouse complex smokes close to the fence of my townhouse complex, and in particular close to …
I have been away and come home to learn that one owner has taken out a window and replaced it with a sliding door! This was not even brought up at a meeting. I thought a by-law would have been needed. Can you please clarify? – Lenore, NSW
Q: I have been away and come home to learn that one owner has taken out a window and replaced it …