Committee management
Our body corp bank account is underfunded as we have $13,000 of work outstanding. The other owner insists on fixing only her windows as they are urgent and refuses to agree to any of my agenda items. I have suggested we each pay $6,000 as a one off into the account, on the understanding that all maintenance items be carried out immediately and that we increase the annual contribution to the body corp to $2,000 to establish a sinking fund. Last year I offered to lend the body corporate enough to get the work done; she refused that. What can I do? – Jenny, QLD
Q: I am an owner occupier in a duplex body corp. The downstairs unit is tenanted. Our body corp bank account …
My question is regarding my strata management and the strata committee. I feel that as the Strata Secretary, I have been subjected to bullying & intimidation. – Sandy, NSW
Q: Hi there,
My question is regarding my strata management and the strata committee. I feel that as the Strata Secretary, I …
Our committee has voted to allow the caretaker manager to put a wall up in the gym – effectively taking one third of the gym space for their own use. Also an area of common ground has been fenced off for the caretaker manager’s dog. Are the committee allowed to make these decisions without putting this to all owners at an AGM? – Leonie, QLD
Q: Our committee has voted to allow the caretaker manager to put a wall up in the gym – effectively taking …
Due to a Probate Dispute no levies have been paid for nearly 3 years. one of the persons involved in the dispute reside in the property and from time to time request repairs to be carried out on the property. What can the committee do to resolve this? – Peter, NSW
Q: Due to a Probate Dispute no levies have been paid for nearly 3 years yet one of the persons involved …
No levies have been paid for nearly three years, yet one of the persons involved reside in the property and from time to time request repairs to be carried out on the property. What can the committee do to resolve this? – Peter, NSW
Q: Due to a probate dispute no levies have been paid for nearly three years yet one of the persons involved …
I recently bought a unit and started some renovations that I later found out fell under minor and I should have applied for approval first. I put the application in and am now concerned that they are not going to approve it. Any advice on how I can respond to strata? – Sarah, NSW
Q: I recently bought a unit and due to a lack of awareness of strata requirements, I started some renovations that …
Is my chairperson allowed to pay themselves $100 for fixing the letter box?
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Is my Chairperson allowed to pay himself $100 to fix our letterbox? It was a small job, just a matter …
We have 3 strata separate title units in our owners corporation. We would like to self manage. What do we need to do? – Richard, NSW
Q: We have 3 strata separate title units in our owners corporation. We would like to self manage. What do we …
We have never had a Body corporate on the understanding that in NSW one is not required. Is this still the case? – Allan, NSW
Q: I own a unit which is one of two free standing on a block – both separate units for which …
We are in a strata building comprising 6 townhouses with all six owners on the strata committee. The building is 18 years old and never had roof maintenance. Can the owners’ corporation force us to replace the roof? – Ariel, NSW
Q: We are in a strata building comprising 6 townhouses with all six owners on the strata committee. The building is …
If a committee agrees to a payment plan for an owner, is that member regarded as financial and permitted to vote if they are complying with the payment plan? – Mary, QLD
Q: If a committee agrees to a payment plan for an owner, is that member regarded as financial and permitted to …
Am I protected against other obstructive owners who vindictively oppose works within my apartment? – Kelly, NSW
Q: Am I protected against other obstructive owners who vindictively oppose works within my apartment?
A: The best option would be to …
Is it necessary to have a general meeting to approve installation of insulation batts in the ceiling of strata? – Meryl, NSW
Q: Is it necessary to have a general meeting to approve installation of insulation batts in the ceiling of strata? Or …
If you’re a member of a strata committee, but hold no responsible position, are you obliged to do anything except vote and/or express an opinion? – Rhonda, NSW
Q: If you’re a member of a strata committee, but hold no responsible position, are you obliged to do anything except …
I have done a bathroom renovation in my home unit including waterproofing in a building which was built in 1966. A registered builder completed the works and a waterproofing certificate was obtained. The owners corporation are insisting on a “retrospective” by-law to be registered. Do I need to do this? – Joan, NSW
Q: I have done a bathroom renovation in my home unit including waterproofing in a building which was built in 1966. …
