Strata topics

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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