Strata topics
How do I find out that I am being overcharged with my levies? I have been told that I am paying for a car space, but my car space has been given to another lot owner. -Ahlam, QLD
Q: How do I find out that I am being overcharged with my levies. I have been told that I am paying …
Can an owner of a unit/ duplex rent the unit out as an Air B&B? – Geoff, QLD
Q: Can an owner of a unit/ duplex rent the unit out as an Air B&B?
A: It would be best to …
The garage door is broken and needs replacing. I have the strata plan and it appears to be a solid line denoting the garage area. Who is responsible for paying for the door? – Angela, NSW
Q: Hello, I am asking on behalf of my parents (Vintage 1940 & 1945) who own an apartment within a complex …
Are we able to request that no one utilises the stairs which are on our property lot as strata have confirmed it is our liability if anyone is injured? – Kristen, NSW
Q: We own a commercial lot in a block at the bottom of a residential unit building. We have an outside …
The exhaust fans in the unit have stopped working. Can I please have some clarity on whose responsibility it is to repair, whether it is the owners corporation or the owner (me)? – Vasko, NSW
Q: The exhaust fans in the unit have stopped working (I think the motor has burned out). There are three exhaust …
We plan to refurbish our bathroom which is on ground level and it was suggested that we need a by-law first. Is a by-law isn’t necessary as the bathroom is on the ground level? – Toni, NSW
Q: We plan to refurbish our bathroom which is on ground level and it was suggested that we need a by-law …
I would like to appoint a representative to attend meetings on my behalf and keep me informed. I don’t want to appoint a proxy. Is there a simple way this can be done, please? – Alan, QLD
Q: I am very frail but still ambulatory and without family. Attendance at body corporate meetings is nearly out of the …
The wood underneath our balcony has rotted and needs to be repaired. Please can you advise if this is covered under body corporate services and by the sinking funds? If so is this a straightforward repair and maintenance request? – Roxanne, QLD
Q: Hi – The wood underneath our balcony has rotted and needs to be repaired. Please can you advise if this …
Hi, I have just signed a contract for a duplex that contains two three-bed units… Are there any implications if there is no body corporate as we will own both units? – Gary, QLD
Q: Hi, I have just signed a contract for a duplex that contains two three-bed units. My solicitor has advised that …
Is it allowed to have epoxy flooring done in the garage for a townhouse? – Predrag, QLD
Q: Is epoxy flooring allowed to be done in the garage for a townhouse?
A: It will be best to speak to …
I am currently in a situation whereby a Building Management company 3-year management agreement is coming to the end of the 3-year term. In their building management agreement, it has a clause in it whereby there is an automatic rollover for another 3 years and a term that states that Owners Corporation must provide 3 months notice otherwise there is an automatic rollover…. Is there any course of action that the Owners Corporation can take or any legislation in place that can block this from happening? – Jeremy, NSW
Q: I am currently in a situation whereby a Building Management company 3-year management agreement is coming to the end of …
Who is responsible for the repair/replacement of the security screen door? – Sandra, QLD
Q: I have a townhouse in QLD where the security screen door is damaged due to being forced open leave the …
We have recently bought into a six flat apartment unit block, one couple seem to run the strata and now all of the owners are bullying us so we agree to decisions. – Lionel, NSW
Q: We have recently bought into a six flat apartment unit block, one couple seem to run the strata and now …
Shared common driveway with another townhouse owner… When I reverse my car out of my driveway, it’s actually very risky as the entrance of the shared driveway is at the turning point of a road, so I can’t see the coming vehicles properly… What’s my right to protect my safety in a strata property? Is there any legal way? – Amber, VIC
Q: My case is a shared common driveway with another townhouse owner. They parked their car in front of their garage, …
My tenant is parking parallel to the outside of the garage next to the body corp drive… both other homeowners have complained about this but I can’t see any issues. What do you think? – Veronica, VIC
Q: My tenant is parking parallel to the outside of the garage next to the body corp drive. It doesn’t impact …