Strata property matters
I have been requested to repair the balcony doors as water is making its way to the unit below. The Body Corporation is expecting me to foot the cost of removing the doors and waterproofing even though that is a sub-standard repair. Your suggestions would be welcome. – Tim, QLD
Q: I have been requested to repair the balcony doors as water is making its way to the unit below. The …
Can we replace the original ugly brown tiles on our balcony with new ones? – Sonia, QLD
Q: Can we replace the original ugly brown tiles on our balcony with new ones? The balcony is part of our …
I have 2 committee members who think they own the property and are intimidating and harassing us. What can we do legally? – M, NSW
Q: Hi, I have 2 committee members who think they own the property and are intimidating and harassing us. They’ve been …
I am experiencing leaks coming into the bathroom through the skylight. I was informed by the body corporate manager that this wouldn’t be covered by the body corporate. Can you please advise whether this is the case and whether I am liable to cover the repairs? – Serena, VIC
Q: I own a townhouse which is one of four. We are all joined & share the one roof. I am …
Who is responsible for the maintenance of the balcony in townhouses? – Kenneth, QLD
Q: 2 of 4 townhouses in a Building Format plan have balconies that are wholly within the private property of each …
My neighbour and I share a balcony and they smoke. I don’t smoke and the smoke comes straight into my apartment. I cannot open my door or windows at all. What rights do I have? – Holli, VIC
Q: My neighbour and I share a balcony and they smoke. I don’t smoke and the smoke comes straight into my …
Can I replace my fixed roller blinds with plantation shutters for the windows in my apartment? – Alcira, NSW
Q: Can I replace my fixed roller blinds with plantation shutters for the windows in my apartment?
A: It is best to …
I live in a strata block of 8 single level units. My unit is freezing in winter and hot in summer. There is no ceiling or wall insulation. Is the owners corporation responsible for paying for the installation and am I required to seek permission to do so? – Melissa, NSW
Q: I live in a strata block of 8 single level units. My unit is freezing in winter and hot in …
I would like to install ducted air conditioning in my unit. Is the ceiling space common property, or does it belong to me? Do I require permission from the committee or do I need to have an extraordinary BC meeting to proceed? – Martin, QLD
Q: I would like to install ducted air conditioning in my unit. Is the ceiling space common property, or does it …
At present our owners corporation management is re-elected at our annual AGM. What notice do we have to give them if we want to not re-elect them? – Rose, VIC
Q: At present our owners corporation management is re-elected at our annual AGM. What notice do we have to give them …
If my shower is leaking through the floor and wall, is this a strata problem and is this covered financially by my strata? – Vanessa, NSW
Q: If my shower is leaking through the floor and wall, is this a strata problem and is this covered financially …
We just had a smoke alarm check, and have been told all battery types have failed, due to new rules requiring all stand-alone strata units to have hard-wired smoke alarms. Is this correct? – Colin, NSW
Q: We just had a smoke alarm check, and have been told all battery types have failed, due to new rules …
My apartment opens out to a lawn that is described as common property but exclusive use and this is covered by a by-law. This area is being extended by the building of a seawall protecting the property. Because of privacy and security reasons I want this new area to be classified the same and to go to the new physical extremity of the lawn in front of my place. If this is not agreed by the owners corporation, can I challenge it? – Bob, NSW
Q: My apartment opens out to a lawn that is described as common property but exclusive use and this is covered …
I have recently applied to my body corporate for the keeping of a dog… The body corporate advises that they will consider the pet application in 3 months time at the next committee meeting. In the meantime, I’m not allowed to bring the pet into the apartment. Is this an unreasonable amount of time to withhold their decision? – Melissa, QLD
Q: I am the owner of an apartment unit in Queensland. I have recently applied to my body corporate for the …
What are the rights of tenants parking cars in the shared driveway, which is obstructing me when I go to drive out? – Mohit, VIC
Q: What are the rights of tenants parking cars in the shared driveway, which is obstructing me when I go to drive …
