Strata topics
I wish to have a spa in my courtyard. Do I need approval from the body corporate? – Doreen, NSW
Q: wish to have a spa in my courtyard. Do I need approval from the body corporate?
A: As outdoor areas in …
How are body corporate percentages set, and where can I source the original contract for a Queensland property? – Geraldine, QLD
Q: How are body corporate percentages set, and where can I source the original contract for a Queensland property? – Geraldine, …
One of the buildings we operate in has imposed restrictive by-laws for short-term letting. I did not think this was allowed. Do you have any advice relating to this? – Lee, QLD
Q: One of the buildings we operate in has imposed restrictive by-laws for short-term letting. I did not think this was …
I’m in a top floor apartment, and the wastewater from my bath seems to be leaking out of the pipes and into the bedroom ceiling of my neighbours below. If this is a broken pipe, does the responsibility to fix this lie with me or with the body corp? – Kerryn, VIC
Q: I’m in a top floor apartment, and the wastewater from my bath seems to be leaking out of the pipes …
I rent an apartment in a block and the balcony door does not close properly, posing a security problem. Is the owner responsible to fix this or is it a strata management related matter? -Bruce, NSW
Q: I rent an apartment in a block and the balcony door does not close properly, posing a security problem. Is …
Where a body corporate supplies water to various lots/units and is responsible for the maintenance of same, does it include the connecting taps or end before? -Ole, QLD
Q: Where a body corporate supplies water to various lots/units and is responsible for the maintenance of same, does it include …
We have a serial offender who has not paid his levies for some years… Can you suggest another avenue we can use? -Judy, NSW
Q: We have a serial offender who has not paid his levies for some years which are in the vicinity of …
I own a unit in an eight-unit complex, I am currently leasing it out to tenants. Enquiring about permission to conduct a business within the unit in place of leasing out privately. -Tracey, QLD
Q: I own a unit in an eight-unit complex, I am currently leasing it out to tenants. Enquiring about permission to …
What are the rules and obligations of strata for putting up signs in the building? If an accident occurs because of no sign or label, who’s responsibility is it? -Mariam, NSW
Q: What are the rules and obligations of strata for putting up signs in the building? If an accident occurs because …
What is the laws governing pools in multi-dwelling complex, as we have a pool and the caretakers have a camera fixed on the pool and its only able to be seen via a male caretakers phone. This worries me as I have a 13-year-old granddaughter who will be using the pool in Summer. -Gabrielle, QLD
Q: What is the laws governing pools in multi-dwelling complex, as we have a pool and the caretakers have a camera …
Just wondering if a by-law that increases the contribution schedule for lots that choose to use the pool in a strata property. Also, can a by-law stop a real estate agent form putting a sign up? And can I be told not to use the lift at certain times to move furniture? – Grant, NSW
Q: Hi, Got a difficult owner in a unit block. Have a few questions. Hope you can help.
Just wondering if …
In the case of palm trees planted in a private lot within strata: is the lot owner or the strata responsible for their maintenance, including the cost of cutting the fronds of those palm trees? – Aliro, NSW
Q: In the case of palm trees planted in a private lot within strata: is the lot owner or the strata …
Hi, I live in a unit of four in a block of land, my Corp fees today is $470 per quarter, insurance is about $2200 per year, apart from insurance only a minor amount of fees goes out and the balance of $7000+ Each year Is the admin fees, may know what is the admin fees? Fees going up every year but nothing’s done? – Ken, VIC
Q: Hi, I live in a unit of four in a block of land, my Corp fees today is $470 per …
I am going to move into a new apartment and I checked the gas oven. A burner does not need to be pushed down for gas flow and immediately, as soon as you turn it, the gas will flow automatically. I just wanted to check if this is good to use or if this should be fixed. – Matt, NSW
Q: I am going to move into a new apartment and I checked the gas oven.
The oven is set up as …
We have a single car space allocated to our unit, in the unit block. Can we park a car and a motorbike as long as it all fits within our car space? – Marcia, NSW
Q: We have a single car space allocated to our unit, in the unit block. Can we park a car and …