Strata topics
Is the Body Corporate responsible for repairs to balcony tiles. – Danny, QLD
Hello Danny, this may depend on whether the balcony area is on common property or private property. If it is on …
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 …
A person who is not a resident or visitor is parking in our designated visitor parking space. The only visible sign states that it’s visitor parking. What is the best way to remove illegal parking? – Andrew, QLD
Answer: Dealing with unknown cars on your property, that definitely does not belong to an owner, occupant or visitor is tricky, …
We’ve taken over the management of a complex and found the anchor points have not be re-certified. Under legislation, even if these items of infrastructure never get used, do they still have to be re-certified? Also, where can I find the information stating the legislation? – Christiansen, QLD
Question: My question is in relation to rope access safety points on building roofs and awnings. We’ve taken over the management …
What is the legal height of an undercover car park in a commercial building and is it required to have any signs mentioning the height? – Shishir, NSW
Question: What is the legal height of an undercover car park in a commercial building and is it required to have …
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 …
Who owns my front door?
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Is the entry door to an apartment the responsibility of the owners corporation and, therefore, common property? Or, is it …
Is it legal for people to conduct mechanical works on common property? – Chris, NSW
Question: Hello, is it legal for people to conduct mechanical works on common property?
– Chris, NSW
Answer: Hi Chris, sorry but …
I wrote to the body corporate of my older style apartment block complaining about noise especially doors…I suggested solutions which have been ignored. What other course of action is open to me? – Phillip, QLD
I wrote to the body corporate of my older style apartment block complaining about noise especially doors (entrance, common toilets associated …
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 …
What advice would you give to a body corporate considering towing a lot owner, visitor and other vehicles breaching by- laws on common property in Queensland? – Bill, QLD
Question: What advice would you give to a body corporate considering towing a lot owner, visitor and other vehicles breaching by- …
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 …
Can some lots have pergolas in my complex while others cannot? – Suzanne, QLD
Q: Is it fair for one part of our Queensland body corporate complex to be allowed to erect a pergola (at …
Can we install separate water meters in our building? – Suzanne, QLD
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Can anything be done regarding separate water meters? I find it unfair to have to pay for excess water other …
Do I need an ABN and insurance to work in my building as a cleaner and gardener? – Fay, NSW
Q: I have been asked to do the cleaning and look after the garden in the block (of four units) that …