Committee management
I have a very plain to see trip hazard in my courtyard with concrete pavers. What action can I take against the Committee? – Ernest, NSW
Q: I have a very plain to see trip hazard in my courtyard with concrete pavers about 20cms by 10cms.
No I …
My mother is the owner of a unit in a state of four units. She is over 90 years old and quite sick. The other owner is also over 90 and quite sick too. The owner of other two units does not think that they need to have an AGM. They didn’t have one for the last 4 years and we are very weary of owner of the other two units. They do not have a committee, just a book-keeper. I have power of attorney. Can I ask for a meeting on her behalf? – Colette, NSW
Q: My mother is the owner of a unit in a state of four units. She is over 90 years old …
Can you explain in broad terms what common property actually is? – Peter, NSW
Common property is generally external to your lot (i.e. not inside your apartment) and a shared space with your neighbours/other owners …
What strata property information can I get access to without paying for a strata record search? – Richard, NSW
Q: I have just been elected as the treasurer of our strata plan. As our strata manager is reluctant to give …
I am a confused on how motions put forward in strata meetings require special resolution. Can you please clarify? -Richard, NSW
Question: I am a confused on how motions put forward in strata meetings require special resolution. In our recent strata meeting, …
What’s the best cause of action in persuading a strata manager to respond to requests for information? This strata manager appears to be very reluctant to respond at all. – Bernard, NSW
Question: What’s the best cause of action in persuading a strata manager to respond to requests for information? This strata manager …
A year ago my husband bought a unit in a small strata complex. The plan given by the agent said the property came with a car space, however, the reality is there’s no way all four allocated spaces could be filled with a car and allow enough space for those in garages nearby to enter and exit. The council will not provide on-street parking permits because of this allocation on-site. The issue is coming to a head as owners are now selling and want a resolution. What do you suggest? – Angela, NSW
Question: A year ago my husband bought a unit in a small strata complex. The plan given by the agent said …
Is it possible to adapt the body corporate manager to carry out only the role of the secretary? This would include property management duties but exclude operation of the body corporate bank account, financial statements and taxation returns. – Robert, QLD
Question: Is it possible to adapt the body corporate manager to carry out only the role of the secretary? This would …
Who owns my front door?
Question:
Is the entry door to an apartment the responsibility of the owners corporation and, therefore, common property? Or, is it …
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 …
I recently had a licensed plumber turn the mains off briefly for some work on my bathroom, and now one of the unit tenants has said their water pressure has decreased significantly. I know another resident turned off the mains briefly around the same time. Who is responsible for investigating and fixing this? – Chris, NSW
Question: My building is close to 100 years-old, and the plumbing is original. Plumbing for each unit is not isolated, and …
The connection to the building TV antenna is an old ribbon cable connection, which went out of date about 30 years ago. I’ve been advised it needs to be replaced. Who is responsible for payment of this? – Anne, NSW
Question: I recently purchased a 1970s unit. The connection to the building TV antenna is an old ribbon cable connection, which …
The body corporate committee proposed using body corporate funds to provide a shower facility…… In my opinion this is not an appropriate use of body corporate funds and I would welcome your thoughts. -Tim, NSW
Our complex is comprised of 15 units, 12 of which are currently being holiday let.
Recently, the body corporate committee proposed using …
