Strata topics
What are the steps to get permission to renovate the outside of my lot? Yolan, NSW
I would like to permission to build awning in our backyard. Can you please advice what are the steps needed to …
Do renovations require owners corporation or commitee approval? – Ian, NSW
Depending upon the type of renovation work and where you’re looking to make the changes in a strata property, you might …
If there is a leak in the roof at a strata complex and it damages the interiors of my property, what do I do? – Joan, NSW
If there is a leak in the roof, or a skylight, at a strata complex and rainwater leaks into the property …
How can I use a visitor parking space that is on common property next to the side gate of my strata townhouse? – Daniel, NSW
I live in a NSW townhouse of a 14 unit complex. My townhouse has a side access and side access gate. …
Do I need body corporate permission to bring home a pet? – Chantelle, QLD
How do I submit a request to my body corporate to allow tenants to have a pet animal? I am finding …
Will neighbouring construction works affect my property? – John, QLD
Our Body Corp committee has recently learned there will be construction works on the immediate neighbouring property. Currently there is only …
Can owners use their apartments for Airbnb-type rentals? – Shirley, QLD
Yes, if you are the apartment owner, you can let it out for Airbnb. Queensland’s laws allow for Airbnb-type short-term rentals …
How do I start a community garden in my strata scheme? – Nick, NSW
The first step is to discuss the idea with your neighbours and committee members.
I am thinking of buying into a unit block. How do I find out about their strata, if they are having problems, or if the scheme has any planned future works that I will have to contribute to? – JC, NSW
Prior to buying into a strata scheme you should engage a professional strata inspector to conduct a strata search (your solicitor …
Someone in my building is making a lot of noise at night. What can I do?
You should always try to resolve the problem yourself first by calmly approaching them.
How could I go about changing the rules without writing to all owners? – Ben, VIC
For matters only affecting the committee, a general or special committee meeting can be called.
What rights do committee members have to vote against the strata committee’s decisions in regard to common property? – Chris, NSW
All committee members must make a decision that is in the best interests of the property overall.
What can owners on the bottom floor do about where the garbage sits as the odour carries into their apartment? – Colette, NSW
Garbage should be stored in a designated garbage room.
I wish to re-erect a fence, buy my neighbour/s in the other unit/s have objected. What rights do I have? Can I erect a fence on my land? – Philip, QLD
Most fences fall under the Dividing Fences Act in New South Wales (there is similar legislation in other states), so it’s …
Does strata management have a role to check the prices are fair that owners are quoted for work to be done on our building? – Helen, NSW
At the committee’s request, your strata manager can assist in providing quotes from accredited and reputable suppliers.