Strata topics

What is the next step when a caretaker disobeys a motion passed by the body corporate committee? – Susan, QLD

Q: What is the next step when a caretaker disobeys a motion passed by the body corporate committee?
 
A: This will …

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The owners and their visitors are blocking access to my garage. What can I do? I shouldn’t have to ask them not to park there? – Rhonda, VIC

Q: I live in a complex of 4 units. The owners and their visitors are blocking access to my garage.
What can …

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We are a two-unit body corporate. How much public liability insurance are we required to have? – Sullivan, QLD

Q: We are a two-unit body corporate. How much public liability insurance are we required to have?
 
A: In Queensland, a body …

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I am wondering about residents using a portable bbq on the common area close to other residents. Is there is a general law covering this? – Peter, NSW

Q: I am wondering about residents using a portable bbq on the common area close to other residents. Is there is …

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Is it okay for tenants to use common area as shoe storage – Matt, NSW

Q: We have recently had new tenants move into the unit above us, and they are using the stairwell/landing outside their …

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Last I saw was that Strata hadn’t enforced closures, but tonight I have come home and the area is closed. Is this right? – Kerry, NSW

Q: I’ve been keeping an eye out for notifications about my pool and spa area being affected due to COVID-19.
The last …

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COVID-19 StrataFAQ | How does the routine cleaning for our strata property change because of COVID-19?

Q: How does the routine cleaning for our strata property change because of COVID-19?
A: The COVID-19 outbreak requires effective cleaning techniques …

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COVID-19 StrataFAQ | I’m working at home from my apartment – can I still commence a renovation?

Q: I’m working at home from my apartment – can I still commence a renovation?
A: Evaluate if commencing renovation works …

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COVID-19 StrataFAQ | What is the best way to remain safe when receiving home deliveries?

Q: What is the best way to remain safe when receiving home deliveries?
A: With online and takeaway deliveries in high …

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I want to know if our shared driveway is private property under the law? – Robert, NSW

Q: I want to know if our shared driveway is private property under the law? We had a case in our …

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We have found rats in our backyard. Can our owners corporation help us with this? – Fung Ming, NSW

Q: We have found rats in our backyard. Can our owners corporation help us with this?
A: If the backyard is attached …

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