Strata topics

Is there a list of body corporate rules for QLD? Michael, QLD

Is there a list of body corporate rules for QLD or are they just made up? Michael, QLD
Yes, there are a …

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What are the options for smokers regarding smoke drift by-laws? Jacqui, NSW

What are the options for smokers when smoke drifts to other apartments? Jacqui, NSW
The fact is, every owner has a right …

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Can a strata committee change common property without approval? – Joan, NSW

The committee has changed common property without owners corporation approval. They have put up a sign on common property without calling …

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Can I get reimbursed by the owners corporation for getting my balcony entrance door fixed at my end? – Sybille, NSW

I had problems opening the balcony door, so I had to get a repairman and paid 100 AUD to get it …

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Can smoke drift from one strata apartment to another be stopped? – Jenny, NSW

With respect to smoke drift, it’s important to clarify where the person is smoking – if they’re doing so within their …

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Do I need to create a by-law for my renovations? – Rosalie, NSW

I am renovating my bathroom in my apartment and have submitted my application to Strata with Builders licence number and insurance. …

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What can I do about my neighbour’s smoke drift? Hakan, VIC

Cigarette smoke drift comes to my balcony from the neighbours exhaust fan. What can I do about it? Hakan, VIC
A neighbour’s …

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Can an owner take legal action against smoke drift? – Bruce, NSW

If an owner is allowing smoke drift, can another owner take legal action against smoke drift or is it required that …

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Is a strata committee responsible for taking action against bullying? – Joan, NSW

If residents and owners in a strata complex are being harassed, intimidated, bullied and victimised by another owner in the complex, …

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I recently bought a strata apartment but didn’t receive any notification regarding levy payment on moving in. What should I do? – Jenna, NSW

I’ve recently bought an apartment about 6 weeks ago and have not heard anything from strata. I am worried I may …

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Is there a list of body corporate rules or are they just made up? – Lorna, QLD

By-laws are a set of rules that a body corporate makes to control and manage:

the common property
body corporate assets services and …

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What are the rules for visitors parking in a shared driveway? Gil, VIC

We live in a 6 unit complex where 5 owners use shared driveway. We all have double garages and I park …

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If a car is illegally parked on common property, can the owners corporation have it towed? – Lily, NSW

Your owners corporation cannot get the vehicle towed, but here is what they can do:

They may move it to another more …

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How can I find the request to keep a pet form? – Linda, QLD

You may download a pet form pertaining to your state here.
Want to know more about owning and managing pets in your …

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How can the owners corporation get non-paying owners to pay their levies on time? – Gwen, NSW

The owners corporation must take every step to ensure they’ve contacted and reminded the non-paying owners to make them aware of …

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