Committee management
Does an owner have the right to request all details in a balance sheet and P&L prepared by the body corporate? – Ernst, QLD
Q: I am a new owner (first time): Does an owner have the right to request all details in a balance …
Q: I had an insurance claim, which I reported through strata and claimed through its corresponding insurance. The claim was approved, but the owners corporation instructed the insurance company to deposit the money in the strata bank account for accounting purposes. I was told to complete the repairs first (which I paid for) and send the invoices/receipts for the reimbursement. It has been almost three months and my money still has not been reimbursed. The reason they provided me is that they are chasing $12,000 from owners in arrears, and once that money comes in they can allocate accordingly. They have offered to credit my account for a year and pay the rest when the fund is available. The options are not viable for me to accept. What are my options to recover the money as soon as possible? Can the owners corporation legally hold the money from the insurance claim?
Q: I had an insurance claim, which I reported through strata and claimed through its corresponding insurance. The claim was approved, …
What rights do strata property owners have whenthe committee proposes increasing strata levies by 700%?
Q: What rights do strata property owners have when the committee proposes increasing strata levies by 700%?
A: Strata property owners have …
My case of breach of building rules has gone to VCAT and in the compulsory conference, it was agreed that the case is struck out with reinstatement if I do not rectify the breach by a certain date… I’ve complied within the date stipulated. Now I got a special levy from the owners corporation for legal costs. Can the owners corporation do that in spite of the agreement signed and lodged with VCAT? – Annie, VIC
Q: My case of breach of building rules went to VCAT and in the compulsory conference, it was agreed that the …
Should the demolition of a shed that is shared by two owners but is partly on common property be paid for by the two owners or fully by the body corporate? – Ole, QLD
Q: Should the demolition of a shed that is shared by two owners but is partly on common property be paid …
Can an owners corporation force a lot owner to repair works performed by a previous lot owner that was unauthorised when the works were done many years ago and the owners corporation knew about them but did not enforce any breach? – Patrick, NSW
Q: Can an owners corporation force a lot owner to repair works performed by a previous lot owner that was unauthorised …
Can a lot owner in a strata plan, who is a strata manager, be the strata manager of that strata plan? -Neil, NSW
Q: Can a lot owner in a strata plan, who is a strata manager, be the strata manager of that strata …
I’m part of a body corporate committee, and we are being harassed by an owner. They claim they shouldn’t have to pay for the body corporates water being used in the complex in gardens lawns etc. What is the solution for body corporates share of water used and should it be calculated to pay its own share? What is the answer to the resident complaining? Should we pay a portion? -Howard, QLD
Q: I’m part of a body corporate committee, and we are being harassed by an owner. They claim they shouldn’t have …
I live as a tenant in a unit among 6 unit complex. All 5 units–except mine–have a designated carport. Can I request the strata corporation and my owner to build a carport for my unit as there is space left for one more carport in the row? What process should be followed? -Prajwal, NSW
Q: I live as a tenant in a unit among 6 unit complex. All 5 units–except mine–have a designated carport.
Can I …
My block of flats (16) in total have old terracotta pipes that are breaking down and causing blockages forcing back raw sewerage into 6 of the flats it’s affecting. We have been informed by the body corporate that the owners have to pay to get this fixed. As the pipework is underground and in a common property area I would just assume that it’s the body corporate responsibility to pay not the owners. -Amelia, VIC
Q: My block of flats (16) in total have old terracotta pipes that are breaking down and causing blockages forcing back …
Our Strata Manager was unanimously voted out of office on Friday 6 November at 6:30 pm. As a result, we now do not have a strata managing agent, executive committee or building manager. If something goes dramatically wrong with the property’s repairs and maintenance, who do we contact to get things repaired and/or maintained. -Jennifer, NSW
Q: Our Strata Manager was unanimously voted out of office on Friday 6 November at 6:30 pm. As a result, we …
I am actually not satisfied that visitor parking is in front of my unit. Can you help me if there are any rules about the locations of visitor parking and the rules, how we can make an agreement about that? – Hamed, VIC
Q: We are living in a complex of 4 units with a narrow road where units are in one side of …
I am owner-occupier a Strata unit. With OC’s permission, I installed NBN. I have to pay the cost of running cables that’s around $400. However, I think it is like establishing a new telephone service which is the OC’s responsibility. Can you please advise? – Mini, NSW
Q: I am owner-occupier a Strata unit. With OC’s permission, I installed NBN.
Now I have to pay for the cabling …
Is a strata committee office bearer (chairman) still eligible to remain a member of the committee after their property is sold – Sharon, NSW
Q: Hi, is a strata committee office bearer (chairman) still eligible to remain a member of the committee after their property …
Our Strata Committee has called an EGM to vote on a proposal to appoint a Strata Manager. t is required that all lot owners sign the form, including the lot number. This means there is no confidentiality at all regarding this vote. Some of us are not happy about this as at a normal EGM we are marked off the list, as being financial, and given unmarked voting papers. Can you advise whether this present system of voting is legal or fair? – Davina, NSW
Q: During Covid restrictions, our Strata Committee has called an EGM to vote on a proposal to appoint a Strata Manager. …
