Committee management
One of the committee members is a bully… There are four other members of the committee and we would like to vote him off the committee. Is this possible? -Jill, NSW
One of the committee members is a bully. He is constantly criticising every cent we spend, even if it is a …
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 …
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 are the rules regarding changes to artwork and plants in the foyer and putting sun lounges in pool area? – Toni, NSW
Answer: If you are an owner and would like to have artwork, plants and furniture updated on common property you could …
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 …
What is required to create a management plan and an evacuation plan in a building complex? – Yvonne, QLD
Question: What is required to create a management plan and an evacuation plan in a building complex? We have notices posted …
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 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 …
Can an owner attend a budget committee meeting if not a committee member? – Beverley, QLD
Answer: Generally, owners are allowed to attend committee meetings and engage in discussion but if they’re not a committee member they …
Our building requires remedial work, the major focus being on fire regulatory compliance and water issues. Our strata company have been less than forthcoming with important information, along with engaging expensive services. The strata management company and co are expecting the owners consent for a five million-dollar shortfall but this is out of the question. Are you able to assist us with information that may aid our cause? – Simone, NSW
Question: I live in an 18 year old warehouse conversion in Sydney and our building requires remedial work, the major focus …
My neighbour’s shower leaked & the strata fixed it but plumbers put holes in the wall and the water damaged my wall, floors and kitchen cupboards. Is the strata responsible? – Malcolm, NSW
Question: My neighbour’s shower leaked due to a break in the membrane behind tiles. This has been repaired by the strata …
Two people in our building are parking around a small cul-de-sac on common ground. Body corporate has been approached to ask them to comply, however, they want to ‘keep the peace’. What courses of action can we take? – Hans, QLD
Question: We have a situation where two people in our community are parking around a small cul-de-sac on common ground. They …
The strata manager has drafted a contract that does not match the agreement to extend our management agreement for 12 months. In 2018 they extended management till 2021 and now in 2019 it is extended until 2022. This issue is that the owners corporation members that signed the contracts didn’t read the dates properly. What are our options now to reduce the contact from July 2019 – July 2020? – Winnie, NSW
Hello Winnie, unfortunately your options will be very limited in this regard.
First step would be to review the motion that was …
If your end of year is March 31st, and in 2018 your AGM was in May, when should the AGM for 2019 be held. It is now July and no AGM has been scheduled. An email to the strata manager has not answered. – Val, NSW
Hello Val, an AGM must be held once in each financial year. This is normally held within the fist 3 months …
