Strata topics
Our elderly neighbour blocks the garage with their car. Without a body corporate, how to we remedy this? – Will, VIC
Q: We have a shared driveway for two dwellings. Our elderly neighbour parks their car in front of their garage, so …
I live in a complex where the levies seem to be very much in favour of the bigger units. Is there away to get the levies on a more even playing field?
Question: I live in a Queensland complex where the levies seem to be very much in favour of the bigger units …
I currently have landlords insurance on two properties. If one of my units burned down or was flooded, would body corporate insurance cover that or do I have to take out my own building insurance?
To determine this, first you need to find out what type of survey scheme/plan your properties are registered under. It all …
Must a building caretaking service contractor disclose to the body corporate committee if they are receiving commissions from goods and service suppliers? – Robert, QLD
Question: Must a building caretaking service contractor disclose to the body corporate committee if they are receiving commissions from goods and …
Is body corporate obligated to test the water quality when a complaint arises from a tenant, who demands a water test be carried out?
Question: Is body corporate obligated to test the water quality when a complaint arises from a tenant, who demands a water …
What are my rights, and what’s in the by law to stop harassment of my tenant? – Tracey, VIC
Question: My tenant has a girlfriend that visits and sometimes stays overnight. She parks in the visitors parking space. My tenant …
It is totally reasonable that I should be able to renovate my bathroom and then lease out the unit, which is what I would like to do. I have an agent ready to advertise. It has now been nearly 4 months of delays. What on earth can I do? – Elizabeth, NSW
Question: I am an owner of 20 years of a unit in a block in Sydney ( of about 30 + …
I am part of body corporate and I organise small meditation classes from my home. There has been a issue with our electricity and we have had a total of seven days without power in six weeks. I wish to put in a claim for loss of business. Do I have to pay more fees or is it okay to practice my mediation classes on this strata property? – Heidi, VIC
Question: I am part of body corporate and I organise small meditation classes from my home.
There has been a issue with …
I live in an apartment and someone keeps parking on my spot. – Rommel, NSW
Question: I live in ACT and I was wondering if you could help me or point me to the right direction. …
My strata management charges each of our units an extra $2,000, on top of strata levies. It’s happened four times for repairs to the complex which should already come from our strata levy. This is ridiculous, and I’d like to know what to do as costs have added up to $8,000 – $9,000. – Medhi, NSW
Question: My strata management charges each of our units an extra $2,000, on top of strata levies. It’s happened four times …
An owner in the complex has damage in the bathroom with leaking behind the shower. There is also a $2,500 excess on any repair claim. Is the owner liable for this payment or the body corporate? – Marina, NSW
Question: An owner in the complex has damage in the bathroom with leaking behind the shower.
There has been a claim made …
I live in a block of six terraced townhouses, each with gardens to the front and rear of the property. I have never considered gardens a matter for the owners corporation, with the exception of how the landscaping changes the appearance of the block. When owners have made improvements to their garden area do these improvements revert to the OC? – Moira, NSW
Question: I live in a block of six terraced townhouses, each with gardens to the front and rear of the property. …
My tenant accidentally flooded the laundry and the apartment below had water damage to the roof. The owner of the apartment below has claimed the strata insurance to fix the damage and is now asking me to pay the excess. Is this right? – Louise, NSW
Question: My tenant accidentally flooded the laundry and the apartment below had water damage to the roof. The owner of the …
What are the regulations relating to for sale signs on common property? If there is no by law, can the strata committee set the rules? – Michael, NSW
Question: What are the regulations relating to for sale signs on common property? If there is no by law, can the …
I own a unit near the beach and the windows are old and pitted… I have talked to strata about possibility of replacement, however I haven’t progressed because nobody can work out how bad they have to be to warrant replacement. – Mark, NSW
I own a unit near the beach. The windows are old and pitted, probably from sea air etc.
I have talked …