Strata topics
I have a water leak in the ceiling that is a fault of the waterproofing of the balcony above. Would that be considered common property issue and thus for the owners corporation manager to handle or otherwise? – Ingrid, VIC
Q: I have a water leak in the ceiling that is a fault of the waterproofing of the balcony above.
Would that …
I am engaged in a dispute with my body corporate about how the new COVID-19 legislation enacted last year and the recent amendment to the extension of levy payments should be implemented. I have had a lot of contact with my body corporate management but could not get any practical solutions to my hardship due to COVID-19. So, I stopped paying my levies and started to pay $150.00 per fortnight. I have just increased this to $300.00 per fortnight. They have now instigated legal action for me to pay the outstanding amount plus letter fees. What is my position? – Alan, QLD
Q: I am engaged in a dispute with my body corporate, about how the new COVID-19 legislation enacted last year and …
A building defect was found in the apartment’s bathroom… The building is 20 years old. Who is responsible for rectifying the issues? – Jane, NSW
Q: A building defect was found in the apartment’s bathroom (the shower floor structure is defective and it doesn’t have an …
How long after an air conditioner is installed do you have to comply with painting fixtures of air conditioner on common walls? – Helen, QLD
Q: How long after an air conditioner is installed do you have to comply with painting fixtures of air conditioner on …
I stay at my boyfriend’s apartment often, and there are 4 visitor parking spaces. How long am I able to park my car there? – Amy, NSW
Q: I stay at my boyfriend’s apartment often, and there are 4 visitor parking spaces. How long am I able to …
Can a BCM charge individual unit owners for an application when the contract is between the BC and the BCM? – Greg, QLD
Q: Our body corporate management (BCM) is charging us $110 for a Committee approval to install an air conditioner. We have …
We have had a week of noise from screaming and uncontrolled child behaviour in the pool. What can we do?
Q: We have had a week of noise from screaming and uncontrolled child behaviour in the pool. The parents would not …
Can the Body Corporate charge a lot owner for not using a DEFT number when making levy payments? – Dayan, QLD
Q: Can the Body Corporate charge a lot owner for not using a DEFT number when making levy payments? The charge …
My neighbour has conducted landscaping works on common property shared between us. Are they allowed to undertake garden work that changes the appearance on common property without permission from both owners? – Alyx, VIC
Q: My neighbour has conducted landscaping works on common property shared between us. I do not like the look of the …
I have completed kitchen renovations with stone tops and new cabinets. I have installed ducted Air conditioning. Are these covered under the building insurance or under content insurance? – Karen, QLD
Q: I have completed kitchen renovations with stone tops and new cabinets. I have installed ducted Air conditioning. Are these covered …
The Buildings Act was modified so that Body Corporates could no longer refuse solar installations purely on grounds of aesthetics… The result seems to be that no-one knows the current state of play. Can you put me in the picture, please. – Kenneth, QLD
Q: The Buildings Act was modified so that Body Corporates could no longer refuse solar installations purely on grounds of aesthetics. …
I have recently become eligible for disability parking. There are disabled parking spaces that have been allocated to units whose owners or occupiers are not disabled and when I requested to allow a car space suitable for disable people, I was told by the strata manager that I will have to personally negotiate with the unitholder who has the disabled car space. What are my options here? – Ramesh, NSW
Q: I have recently become eligible for disability parking after my knee operation which entails me to open my car door …
Owner at unit 26 diamond cove resort mermaid beach just wondering when body corporate fees are due next thanks. – Nathan, QLD
Q: Owner at unit 26 diamond cove resort mermaid beach just wondering when body corporate fees are due next thanks.
A: You …
Where free-standing sheds are situated on owners lots but also partly on common property, what is the Body Corporate responsibility in terms of maintenance or demolition costs? – Ole, QLD
Q: Where free-standing sheds are situated on owners lots but also partly on common property, what is the Body Corporate responsibility …
I am wondering if I would be breaking the law if I keep my fridge on our balcony – Farah, NSW
Q: I am wondering if I would be breaking the law if I keep my fridge on our balcony. Our balcony …