Strata topics
Am I eligible to sit on the body corporate committee and also care-take a community title scheme with 40 lots. – Donna, QLD
Your eligibility to be a committee member depends on your position within the body corporate and what you mean by ‘taking …
Are strata managers mandatory or are other arrangements available? – Christine, NSW
Strata manager fees always seem to increase at a rate of x% per year (for example, 8% per year). This means …
My strata committee has undertaken unapproved works – what can I do and can I get a refund? Joan, NSW
The strata committee had some work done on common property, marked out car spaces (that are too small), and put up …
Can I compel my strata committee to explain budget variances in the annual financial statements? – Peter, NSW
If you are looking for clarity on your strata financial statements, you can submit a motion with the secretary of the …
Can the committee restrict owners and residents from participating in general meetings and asking questions? – Michael, NSW
Can the Committee declare that residents (owners) cannot speak at monthly meetings unless they are invited to? At our last AGM, …
Our administrative fund for our set of units is in negative figures and I’m unable to reach the body corporate manager for clarity. What should I do? – Kim, QLD
The administrative fund for our set of units is in negative figures. I have rung the body corporate managers a number …
When choosing a new colour scheme to paint a body corporate building, could an owner make a valid complaint that the choices offered are not wide enough or too similar? – Andrew, QLD
When choosing a new colour scheme to paint a high rise building, could an owner make a valid complaint that the …
Are waterproofing and roof repairs an administrative expense or a capital works fund item? – Lynette, NSW
Does waterproofing & roof repairs fall under maintenance (thus being an admin expenses) or are they a capital works fund expense? …
How can we ensure our committee and owners corporation effectively address seemingly serious financial management failings in our strata property? – Frank, NSW
I’m a 3 year Owner and resident of a 15 year old, small (6 stand alone units) strata scheme, with a …
How can we ensure our committee and strata manager manage the strata property in a compliant manner? – Frank, NSW
I’m a 3 year Owner and resident of a 15 year old, small (6 stand alone units) strata scheme, with a …
Internal cracks have appeared in my home and body corporate has refused to pay for repairs. What are my rights here? – Lisa, NSW
Before you get any repairs or renovations done by yourself, the first step is to get in touch with your strata …
Can owners access quarterly or annual financial reports on the strata manager’s website? – Peter, NSW
According to NSW Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 Section 182, owners may submit a request to inspection of strata property records, …
We have had issues in the past year or two with our committee of 2 people making decisions regarding common areas to basically suit themselves, and organising council clean ups for their own benefit without consulting other owners. – Stuart, NSW
We live in a small townhouse community of 9 houses. We have had issues in the past year or two with …
Is it legal for annual general meeting of the owners-strata to be held when only one committee member attends or should another meeting be scheduled where more committee member can attend? – Hindraws, NSW
Yes, the AGM can still be held with one member of the Owners corporation.
The AGM agenda notice is sent out 3 …
One of the owner occupiers has placed a lot of items on their carport, which goes against the strata by-laws. The committee have been told to seek legal advice, is this correct? – Kathy, QLD
I live in a strata townhouse complex that has by-laws stating you can not have anything at the front of your …