Strata topics
If an owner intends to be nominated to the committee, do they have to disclose any medical conditions they may have that may affect their decision making? – Joan, NSW
If an owner in a strata complex has an illness such as a type of diabetes that affects the persons brain …
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 …
We live in a 3 year old apartment complex and have our elderly father with us. The visitors park does not have a designated disabled visitor park. – Vineta, QLD
We live in a 3 year old apartment complex and have our elderly father with us. The visitors park does not …
Can committee members and owners ask someone such as lawyer/solicitor to attend committee meetings and/or annual general meetings? – Colton, NSW
Can committee members and owners ask someone such as lawyer/solicitor to attend committee meetings and/or annual general meetings? We feel it …
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 …
I don’t believe that the committee in my complex is doing things correctly. – Jason, QLD
I don’t believe that the committee in my complex is doing things correctly. There is no notice given for owners of …
We feel our strata fees are very high, we’d really like your opinion, comments and any resolutions you may offer. – Lynne & Chris, NSW
We are the owners of a unit in this complex of about 31 units. We feel the Strata fees are very …
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 …
How do we decide between two people who both want to be chairman of the body corporate? – Alan, NSW
We are about to go alone and start our own body corporate. We have a Treasurer and a Secretary we have …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …