Is the balcony, removal and replacement of the tiles, membranes, plus balustrades and the old stubs the responsibility of the owners corporation or is the lot owner solely liable? – Summer, NSW

Q: Hi team, my question bit of a long winded one so apologies in advance…
Background information: We are in a building …

I’m a homeowner in an apartment block. Am I allowed to have a personal gym set up in my garage for personal use “only”? – Justin, NSW

Q: I’m a homeowner in an apartment block. Am I allowed to have a personal gym set up in my garage …

Who is responsible for the cleaning of the gutters of each unit? Does the cost of the repair need to be split between both unitholders or is this an owners corporation cost? – Elizabeth, VIC

Q: Strata plan of 4 single storey units

1: Who is responsible for the cleaning of the gutters of each unit? Owners …

Does the body corporate/owners corporation have a fixed contract with a strata management company? Can management companies be changed if the owners corporation choose to do so? If so, are there costs involved? – Susanne, NSW

Q: Does the body corporate/owners corporation have a fixed contract with a strata management company? Can management companies be changed if …

Why do I have two strata plan numbers? Beth, NSW

Q: Why do I have two strata plan numbers? My unit has one, and the complex is managed under another Strata …

The owner of the unit below ours has notified me of water from my unit coming into his bathroom. What should i do? Is it the body corporate’s responsibility or mine? – Leon, QLD

Q: The owner of the unit below ours has notified me of water from my unit coming into his bathroom. What …

My intercom is not working properly and strata are refusing to fix it. I would like to know whether the owners corporation is indeed responsible… Strata rules are also very dependent on whether the wiring serves only my lot or more than one lot – is there any simple way of determining this? – Anna, NSW

Q: Hi there,
My intercom is not working properly and strata are refusing to fix it. They haven’t had a technician out …

Are the owners corporation managers unlawfully adding on additional fees to levies in arrears? – Brett, VIC

Q: Our levy notices are sent out quarterly. During covid times, I have neglected to pay them by their due date. I …

How can I get a set of updated by-laws and resolutions of my strata plan? Recently the committee replaced a door and lock and now refuse to give me a key. How can I correct this situation? – Tehila, NSW

Q: How can I get a set of updated by-laws and resolutions of my strata plan?
I own two apartments that are …

Is garage doors common property in Queensland? – Paula, QLD

Q: Is garage doors common property in Queensland?
 
A: It will be best to check your building format plan. Generally speaking, however, …

Our unit is the only place in our building on the ground floor with access to the backyard space everyone else in our buildings units is towards the front or on a level above. During our lockdown, we have been using the backyard space off our balcony for time outdoors. We’ve also now had neighbours within our building come to use the space as well. There is enough room for them but my only concern is when they wander into the space directly off our balcony and linger there as it does not comply with social distancing. Our strata manager has responded to my concern explaining that strata do not enforce public health orders so he cannot help with the matter and I should notify the police of my concerns. May I get your advice on the matter? – Sai, NSW

Q: Our unit is the only place in our building on the ground floor with access to the backyard space everyone …

I was wondering to I need permission to install a portable inflatable spa in our courtyard? – Nicki, NSW

Q: I was wondering to I need permission to install a portable inflatable spa in our courtyard? It comes with a …

We had a small pebble garden out the front of our unit replaced… The man who did the job said we had to pay for it ourselves, however, I believe the body corporate should pay. – Trevor, QLD

Q: We had a small pebble garden out the front of our unit replaced with concrete to save the hassle of …

Our building was completed in 2014. Are balconies common property? – Chris, NSW

Q: Our building was completed in 2014. Are balconies common property?
 
A: It will be best to check your strata by-laws and …

Can a light rigid truck park in their designated car park? – John, QLD

Q: Can a light rigid truck park in their designated car park? 
 
A: It might be best to refer to your by-laws, …