Strata topics

My elder neighbour has set up a sprinkler system along our common timber paling fence. – Kate, NSW

Q: My elder neighbour has set up a sprinkler system along our common timber paling fence.
She runs it every day for …

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Can you conduct a business in a strata scheme? Making products in your garage? – NSW, Margaret

Q: Can you conduct business in a strata scheme? Making products in your garage?
 
A: Generally speaking, conducting business within a residential …

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My strata company has a lot of issues and need guidance. Please guide me what is the right course of action in these circumstances. – Mohsin, NSW

Q: My strata company has a lot of issues and need guidance. What is the right path to take, whether to …

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I have recently been experiencing issues with the motor drive on my garage door. Can you please inform me if the motor is covered under strata. – Trent, NSW

Q: I have recently been experiencing issues with the motor drive on my garage door. The door seems to be labouring …

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The complex is having a Fire Safety Inspection. As unit owners do we receive a copy of the Work Order? – Gregory, NSW

Q: The complex is having a Fire Safety Inspection. As unit owners do we receive a copy of the Work Order?
A: …

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We are now running strata properties between ourselves as owners. Do we have to have strata included? – Judith, VIC

Q: We are now running strata properties between ourselves as owners. Do we have to have strata included?
A: No, when self …

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Who is liable for damage to common property? – Patrick, QLD

Q: Who is liable for damage to common property (an exit-light fitting) caused when an owner used what proved to be …

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Do we need to seek approval to install a doggy door for our dog to access outside? – Hayley, NSW

Q: Hi, we recently purchased into a strata lot. We have approval to keep our dog in the property, do we …

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Please explain how interest charged for levies in arrears works in regards to interest rate, what calculations are based upon, etc. – Jason, NSW

Q: Interest charged for levies in arrears. Please explain how this works in regards to interest rate, calculations based upon, etc. …

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Is re-grouting the shower floor the owners responsibility or the body corporate’s responsibility? – Don, NSW

Q: We live in a townhouse complex of 10. One of the townhouses has experienced a side ways leak from their …

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I have asked for help on numerous occasions to explain my complicated strata levy system from the strata manager which constantly shows an accrual type of entry system. – M, NSW

Q: I have asked for help on numerous occasions to explain my complicated strata levy system from the strata manager which …

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