Our roof membrane needs replacing. Owners on the top floor want to include an insulation layer for ‘heat mitigation’. This is likely to only reduce heat in their apartments. Should other owners need to pay for this? – Jim, NSW

Q: Our roof membrane needs replacing. Owners on the top floor want to include an insulation layer for ‘heat mitigation’. This …

For serious issue such as roof leak, wall damage and room damage due to leaks, do we still need to wait for approval before a repair can be done? Does strata have the right to impose special levy to fixed the roof? – Son, NSW

Q: There are total 12 units. 5 units at the front have been having roof leak issues back in 2015. 7 …

What is “form 8”? – Robin, QLD

Q: What is “form 8”?

A: According to the Queensland Government’s publications portal, there are two types of form 8’s.
A “Form 8” …

We would like to introduce a by-law in our strata complex. The motion is being placed on the agenda of a general meeting. The secretary of the committee is canvassing owners to have their proxy before the agenda has been sent out. Is he allowed to only hold 1 proxy and does this motion get passed if no more than 25% oppose? – Frances, NSW

Q: We would like to introduce a by-law in our strata complex of 12 units of which 2 only are used …

In Victoria when owners corporation insurance is due, how is it apportioned to each unit? Is it by square meter, number of bedrooms, or land size? – Susan, VIC

Q: In Victoria when owners corporation insurance is due, how is it apportioned to each unit? Is it by square meter, …

How do I find out what a $45 debit is for on my Owners Corporation Fee Notice? – Debra, VIC

Q: How do I find out what a $45 debit is for on my Owners Corporation Fee Notice? It says it …

The motor for my garage door is on its last legs. As the motor is inside the garage and considered to be part of the door, is it covered by strata? – Raymond, QLD

Q: The motor for my garage door is on its last legs. As the motor is inside the garage and considered …

I own a three bedroomed unit in a block that has recently undergone some major remediation work… The body corporate is saying that it will not pay for my ceiling to be repainted once the repairs have all been affected. Can you advise on this and if they must make good? – S, NSW

Q: I own a three bedroomed unit in a block that has recently undergone some major remediation work. One of the …

My neighbour wishes to install the compressor for his Airconditioning on common property for predominantly aesthetic reasons so that it will not impact the enjoyment of his back garden area… The Body Corporate has insisted that it be kept within his own property’s space, and he has appealed against this decision to the Fair Trade organisation… What grounds are likely to be used by the mediator to help decide who has the right to it? What information do the other five owners need to help determine a fair outcome? – Eileen, NSW

Q: My neighbour wishes to install the compressor for his Airconditioning on common property for predominantly aesthetic reasons so that it …

I am currently refinance a unit and the lender is requesting a certificate of building insurance with their name included as an interested party… How do I go about this? – Michael, QLD

Q: Hi, I am currently refinancing a unit and the lender is requesting a certificate of building insurance with their name …

During the heavy rain recently and its volume, the lots exterior roof leaked causing peeling to our lounge room… Please can you advise – Robyn, NSW

Q: During the heavy rain recently and its volume, the lots exterior roof leaked causing peeling to our lounge room. The …

Can the committee resolve to change a by-law without an AGM or EGM? – Graham, NSW

Q: At a recent committee meeting the strata committee resolved to change the by-laws to allow the committee to take over …

The “stop clock” tap to the unit (which connects us to the common Complex water supply) had to be replaced as the “spindle” was damaged… Are we, or strata financially responsible for this work? – Graeme, NSW

Q: In order to carry out kitchen repairs, the water to our Unit needed to be turned off. The “stop clock” …

Front door to my unit needs replacing as it is coming apart is there a particular type of door I need? – Anne, NSW

Q: Front door to my unit needs replacing as it is coming apart is there a particular type of door I …

The back fence of my property is badly leaning into the property on the other side. I would like to know am I wholly responsible for the new fence to be erected or does my Body Corporate share in the costing with the owners on the other side? – Noeleen, NSW

Q: The back fence of my property is badly leaning into the property on the other side. I would like to …