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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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: …
Am I allowed to park my car outside my garage door on the driveway of the strata? My garage is on the common entrance to both properties. – Eugene, VIC
Q: Am I allowed to park my car outside my garage door on the driveway of the strata? My garage is …
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 …
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 …
Recently I had water seepage damage on my unit wall. The wallpaper is blistering and mold was growing under the wallpaper. Is the managing agent correct to say that it’s owner’s responsibility for the repair of the damaged wall in this instance? – Brian , NSW
Q: Recently I had water seepage damage on my unit wall. The wallpaper is blistering and mold was growing under the …
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 …
My neighbour sometimes has family visit and when they do they always park in front of my garage. I’ve warned them not to park in front of my garage however they never comply. What advice can you offer? – Bradley, NSW
Q: G’day. I live in a townhouse strata complex. Each townhouse has a garage. My neighbour sometimes has family visit and …
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. …
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 …
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 …
Two other owners and I have had storm damage to our garages, which are on common property. Our strata management company isn’t responding to my emails or phone calls for an update or copy of financials. What are my rights and what action can I take? – Maria, NSW
Q: Two other owners and I have had storm damage to our garages, which are on common property.
Our strata management …