Strata topics
I live in a property with seven two-storey townhouses, and no facilities such as pool, tennis court, gym etc. Payments at the moment are $470 admin, $260 sinking fund per quarter, so $730 approx. Do you think our fees are too high? What can we do to lower the fees ? – Mel, QLD
Q: I live in a property with seven two-storey townhouses, and no facilities such as a pool, tennis court, gym etc. …
We have an owner who resides at a different address who constantly parks in our visitor car space. Can you please advise whether this is permitted? – Cheryl, NSW
Q: Hi There, we have an owner who resides at a different address (around the corner from our complex) who constantly …
I live in a apartment and would like to know if the owners corporation is responsible in obtaining a quotation for and to oversee the vent fan in my bathroom. – Anka, NSW
Q: I live in an apartment and would like to know if the owners corporation is responsible for obtaining a quotation …
I wish to enquire about whether or not my body corp insurance will continue to cover hail or storm damage to my solar panels, or has this now changed? – Phil, QLD
Q: I wish to enquire about whether or not my body corp insurance will continue to cover hail or storm damage …
I am an owner of a lot. I would like to know if I am responsible for repair/replacement of flyscreens in windows and balcony sliding door, as some of them have holes and gaps. If I am responsible for repair and replacement, do I need Executive Committee or OC permission to replace window screens? – Seppi, NSW
Q: I am an owner of a lot. I would like to know if I am responsible for repair/replacement of flyscreens …
How far does owners corporation building insurance extend? Do you need building insurance in your apartment to be fully covered? – Kim, NSW
Q: My son owns an apartment in a strata block of units. While the owners corporation has building insurance, how far …
What are the recommended strata fees for a block of six units? – Coralie, NSW
Q: What are the recommended strata fees for a block of six units (no pool or lift)? And what is the …
I live in Canberra in a class A strata unit. One of my switches in the electrical fusebox against the wall is not working. Do I pay to get this fixed or does the owners corporation pay? – Anka, ACT
Q: I live in Canberra in a class A strata unit. One of my switches in the electrical fusebox against the …
An owner of a car who parks on a common property is making it impossible for me to get into my garage!
Q: There is an owner of a car who parks on common property, making it impossible for me to get my …
A neighbour has been consistently a pain, disruption, serious menace and legally a public nuisance, etc. Any support or help at all? – Tanya, NSW
Q: I wish to enquire and PRAY for some form of resolution (miracle) regarding a neighbour who has been consistently a …
Is water damage covered by contents insurance? And is the insurance lodgement a non refundable charge if my claim is denied? Why is it charged? – Anne, QLD
Q: My tenants have just moved out and I have found that the bottoms of the four internal doors have some …
My daughter was given a non-functioning key fob for the garage in her new apartment. Body corporate management told her she must purchase a new one, however it has never worked. Surely she should have been given a working key fob on settlement and they should pay for it? – Elaine, QLD
Q: My daughter has just bought an apartment. When she moved in she was given a nonfunctioning key fob for the …
Our residents don’t read or comply with our by-laws – help needed! – Andrew, QLD
Q: I’m on my body corporate committee, and I find that a lot of owners or tenants do not read or …
I received a notice that I breached a by-law, what will happen?
Q: I live in a small complex of units with only one drying area and one clothesline for 12 units. Occasionally, …
Could Airbnb jeopardise our insurance?
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We’re in a block of six units, and one is being let through Airbnb. This is in breach of the council …