The wood underneath our balcony has rotted and needs to be repaired. Please can you advise if this is covered under body corporate services and by the sinking funds? If so is this a straightforward repair and maintenance request? – Roxanne, QLD

Q: Hi – The wood underneath our balcony has rotted and needs to be repaired. Please can you advise if this …

Hi, I have just signed a contract for a duplex that contains two three-bed units… Are there any implications if there is no body corporate as we will own both units? – Gary, QLD

Q: Hi, I have just signed a contract for a duplex that contains two three-bed units. My solicitor has advised that …

I would like to appoint a representative to attend meetings on my behalf and keep me informed. I don’t want to appoint a proxy. Is there a simple way this can be done, please? – Alan, QLD

Q: I am very frail but still ambulatory and without family. Attendance at body corporate meetings is nearly out of the …

Is it allowed to have epoxy flooring done in the garage for a townhouse? – Predrag, QLD

Q: Is epoxy flooring allowed to be done in the garage for a townhouse?
 
A: It will be best to speak to …

I am currently in a situation whereby a Building Management company 3-year management agreement is coming to the end of the 3-year term. In their building management agreement, it has a clause in it whereby there is an automatic rollover for another 3 years and a term that states that Owners Corporation must provide 3 months notice otherwise there is an automatic rollover…. Is there any course of action that the Owners Corporation can take or any legislation in place that can block this from happening? – Jeremy, NSW

Q: I am currently in a situation whereby a Building Management company 3-year management agreement is coming to the end of …

Who is responsible for the repair/replacement of the security screen door? – Sandra, QLD

Q: I have a townhouse in QLD where the security screen door is damaged due to being forced open leave the …

Shared common driveway with another townhouse owner… When I reverse my car out of my driveway, it’s actually very risky as the entrance of the shared driveway is at the turning point of a road, so I can’t see the coming vehicles properly… What’s my right to protect my safety in a strata property? Is there any legal way? – Amber, VIC

Q: My case is a shared common driveway with another townhouse owner. They parked their car in front of their garage, …

My tenant is parking parallel to the outside of the garage next to the body corp drive… both other homeowners have complained about this but I can’t see any issues. What do you think? – Veronica, VIC

Q: My tenant is parking parallel to the outside of the garage next to the body corp drive. It doesn’t impact …

Is the replacement of a snapped spring and hinge bolt attached to the original tilt garage door a body corporate expense? – Tim, QLD

Q: Is the replacement of a snapped spring and hinge bolt attached to the original tilt garage door on a BUF …

Who is responsible for the maintenance on doors separating my living room onto my balcony? – Greg, QLD

Q: Who is responsible for maintaining the rollers and track on the doors separating my living room and my balcony?

 
A: It …

Is maintenance of waterproofing on a balcony that has simply worn out and needs redoing owner or body corporate responsibility? – John , NSW

Q: Is maintenance of waterproofing on a balcony that has simply worn out and needs redoing Owner or body corporate responsibility. …

A neighbour in the complex I am living in has been complaining about “excessive noise” from us, but never elaborate on the complaints. – Yazmin, NSW

Q: A neighbour in the complex I am living in has been complaining about “excessive noise” from us, but never elaborate …

Tennants have been leaving rubbish in the common stairwell and carpets are stained and smelly – who is responsible for cleaning this and is there a by-law to show them? – Michelle, NSW

Q: Tennants have been leaving rubbish in the common stairwell and carpets are stained and smelly – who is responsible for …

We have two internal/external doors that access two decks and are deteriorating from weather, especially at the bottom of the door. Who is responsible for replacing/maintaining the doors? – Steve, NSW

Q: We have two internal/external doors that access two decks (not the front door) – all within the lot. Both doors …

Roof tiles damaged by storms… who is responsible for repair? – Brian, VIC

Q: Who is responsible for repairing my free-standing villa unit’s roof tiles, which were damaged during a storm? Would it typically …