Strata topics

What happens when one owner starts planting gardens in the common area without asking other owners? – Mi, NSW

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Does the meaning of “one of their number” in the Owners Corporation Act 2006 amended refer to a lot owner present at a general meeting or can it be a proxy? Are lot owners entitled to obtain a copy of recorded meetings? – Daniela, VIC

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I want to extend my carport/garage and widen the door. I have submitted a plan which has been approved by the committee and the strata company. But now I have been told it must go to the Land & Environment Court. – Raellen, NSW

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Balcony handrails are rusting and need urgent repair. Does this mean the complete handrail has to be replaced rather than be repaired? – Greg, NSW

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Do interest payments from late payments go to the manager or to the owners corporation? – John, VIC

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Do you need strata permission to put up a freestanding shed in your yard? – Renee, NSW

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Can a complex manager have access to the Strata financial records (the hub) that the Body Corporate have access too? – Jenny, QLD

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Is 25 year old waterproofing the responsibility of the Owners’ Corporation? – Rob, NSW

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Where can I get a copy of the Community Management Statement?

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What is the time frame to add an item to an AGM before the AGEM is held? How can you add an item if the time frame has closed? How can you remove a managing agent? – Sue, NSW

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For AGMs does the majority rule on the day? What if only 2 lot owners attend, etc? – Maureen, NSW

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I want to add wood tiles or wood decking on top of the current tiles… May use Bunnings style modular system. Do I need to notify or ask strata permission to do this? – Grant, NSW

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The waterproofing in the shower has failed and strata have organised quotes to repair it. I have offered to organise the repair and they will reimburse me. Is a by-law still needed to be given I am organising the repair on behalf of strata? – Janelle, NSW

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How do I go about having an air conditioning unit installed in accordance with strata laws? Irene, NSW

The rules and requirements regarding installing air-conditioning varies from property to property.

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I live in a two story town house where we are being forced to pay for window locks to be fitted, yet the 2 story house next door (privately owned) does not have to comply. Why are strata buildings being targeted?  – Stephen, NSW

The NSW strata legislation requires that by March 2018 windows that are less than 1.7m above the floor inside and 2m …

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