Strata topics
Windows leaking, I need help for next steps – Mamun, NSW
Q: I have windows leaking, bedroom gets flooded. Contacted almost 1 & half month too many time – sent email no …
We have a faulty smoke detector in our apartment, is this ours, or the owners corporations responsibility as it was installed and maintained by them? – Paul, VIC
Q: Hi – We have a faulty smoke detector in our apartment (in VIC) that is integrated and connected to a …
I missed a payment and didn’t realized it until I received a reminder letter from the strata, the penalty for overdue payment was 10% interest and plus $20.00 for late payment fee. Can Strata Managers charge owners for admin fee due to late payment? – Cindy, NSW
Q: Recently I missed a payment and didn’t realize it until I received a reminder letter from the strata about 7 …
Are external windows part of a building’s structure and as such a body corporate responsibility? Or they an owner’s responsibility? – Lee, QLD
Q: Are external windows part of a building’s structure and as such a body corporate responsibility? Or they an owner’s responsibility?
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Can my husband who holds sole power of attorney attend council of owner meeting in my place for a property that is my name only? – Susan, NSW
Q: Can my husband who holds sole power of attorney attend council of owner meeting in my place for a property …
We have 4 villas built on a piece of land, I own one. The plants on my side of the driveway has died off, because of malfunction of my Retic System. Who needs to pay for rectifying the Retic System and plants renewal? – Parshant, QLD
Q: We have 4 villas built on a piece of land. I am the owner of one of the villas. The …
If waterproofing on the balcony needs to be replaced due to storm damage, is it the owners’ responsibility to replace the tiles on the balcony? – Deborah, QLD
Q: If waterproofing on the balcony needs to be replaced due to storm damage, is it the owners’ responsibility to replace …
Is it mandatory for a committee to notify residents of committee meetings in advance and let them have an agenda? – Jennifer, NSW
Q: Is it mandatory for a committee to notify residents of committee meetings in advance and let them have an agenda?
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Owners funds being used to pay for a legal case involving PBC member for defamation of a former GM. Can they use our money without our authorisation? – Margaret, QLD
Q: My query does not relate to my Strata Manager. I am enquiring about owners funds being used to pay for …
Can any licensed electrician test and report on the smoke alarms fitted in each of the units for the purpose of Strata Reporting? – Nick, NSW
Q: Can any licensed electrician test and report on the smoke alarms fitted in each of the units for the purpose …
I applied to install 2 sun blinds to a veranda space within my lot which was originally approved, then one was later rescinded by the BC committee. Is the committee being unreasonable and what Acts or legislations can I refer to for appeal? – Pauline, QLD
Q: I applied to install 2 sun blinds to a veranda space within my lot which was originally approved then one …
I received a letter from strata claiming there is a dog at our property, we don’t own a dog. We will no longer be living at the property within the next month. Do we need to do anything about this letter? – Amber, NSW
Q: I received a letter from strata claiming there is a dog at our property, we don’t own a dog and …
I have been asked to remove artwork from an inside brick wall of my balcony. They are saying it’s common property, is this correct? – Graeme, QLD
Q: I have been asked to remove artwork from an inside brick wall of my balcony under law 5 Damage to …
I recently bought a townhouse with basement parking. The basement is getting flooded with rainwater due to no drainage. The builder is not responding to strata and the owners corporation is not giving approval to get it done myself. Need to know what my options are? – Nripesh, NSW
Q: Hi, I recently bought a townhouse with basement parking. The basement is getting flooded with rainwater due to no drainage. …