Strata topics
We have 5 units in total in our building and also have some water leakage issues from the top balcony. Could this owner have the roof extended to help keep water off the balcony? – Darren, QLD
Q: We have 5 units in total in our building and also have some water leakage issues from the top balcony.
Could …
Can I install fly screens to windows, a screen security door to the front door and a screen door to the balcony without prior strata approval? – Carolyn, NSW
Q: Can I install fly screens to windows, a screen security door to the front door and a screen door to …
Water charges in our block are a standard charges regardless of water use. Sustainable water use should be part of all of our lives. Is there a way to measure usage per unit? – Alan, NSW
Q: Water charges in our block are standard charges regardless of water use. Sustainable water use should be part of all …
Who is responsible for the replacement of taps outside an owner’s unit? Is that body corporate or owner expense? – Tracey, QLD
Q: Who is responsible for the replacement of taps outside an owner’s unit? Is that body corporate or owner expense?
A: We …
I have just bought an apartment in Malvern East and am having lots of trouble with the developer about fixing issues in the apartment. How do I go about this? – Jemima, QLD
Q: I have just bought an apartment in Malvern East and am having lots of trouble with the developer about fixing …
We just had a smoke alarm check, and have been told all battery types have failed, due to new rules requiring all stand-alone strata units to have hard-wired smoke alarms. Is this correct? – Colin, NSW
Q: We just had a smoke alarm check, and have been told all battery types have failed, due to new rules …
If my shower is leaking through the floor and wall, is this a strata problem and is this covered financially by my strata? – Vanessa, NSW
Q: If my shower is leaking through the floor and wall, is this a strata problem and is this covered financially …
Our fire inspection report found that a unit entrance door had to be replaced… Now the door is not a fire door and corridor noise and a draft is coming into the unit… Do we have the right to ask for the new door? – Roman, NSW
Q: Our fire inspection report found that a unit entrance door had to be replaced. I asked my strata and they …
I would like to install a roof window… is it possible that I suggest that myself, as the owner of the unit, will be responsible for all the maintenance of the newly installed roof window? – Mohammad, NSW
Q: Hi, I live on the top floor of a strata managed apartment. I would like to install a roof window. …
Can the role of chairperson and treasurer be held by the same person? Liam, NSW
There are three office bearing roles on a strata committee chairperson, secretary and treasurer. These roles can all be held by …
As the Chairperson, how can I ensure that only proactive owners supportive of the whole owners corporation are members of the strata committee? Terry, NSW
While Queensland is the only state that has a legislative code of conduct for committee members, property owners in other states …
When putting a management agreement in place, are you confined to 1 year, 2 years or 3 years? Can you say have an agreement for 17 months, if the committee desires it? – Ronnie, NSW
Management agreement limits vary depending on the type of property. If the strata scheme’s first annual general meeting has been held, …
What is the benefit of having a professional strata manager, rather than self-managing the owners corporation? NSW
The legislation governing owners corporations and the compliance requirements are quite complex. Self-managed owners corporations are expected to perform the role …
What is the role of the chairperson on a strata committee? – Louise, NSW
The primary role of the chairperson is to preside at all general and committee meetings, and to determine quorums and procedural …
What are the fire laws regarding furniture stored in the garage? – John, NSW
Each property’s by-laws or rules will deal with this slightly differently, so it’s best to refer to the by-laws specific for …