Strata topics

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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