Strata property matters
Strata property matters
Find answers for issues with neighbours, noise complaints, troublesome parking, bullying and harassment, and more
COVID-19 StrataFAQ | I’m working at home from my apartment – can I still commence a renovation?
Q: I’m working at home from my apartment – can I still commence a renovation?
A: Evaluate if commencing renovation works …
COVID-19 StrataFAQ | What is the best way to remain safe when receiving home deliveries?
Q: What is the best way to remain safe when receiving home deliveries?
A: With online and takeaway deliveries in high …
I want to know if our shared driveway is private property under the law? – Robert, NSW
Q: I want to know if our shared driveway is private property under the law? We had a case in our …
We have found rats in our backyard. Can our owners corporation help us with this? – Fung Ming, NSW
Q: We have found rats in our backyard. Can our owners corporation help us with this?
A: If the backyard is attached …
We recently had a roof leak during heavy rain. The body corporate has had the roof repaired. My question is who is responsible for the resulting ceiling damage inside our unit? – Brenda, QLD
Q: We recently had a roof leak during heavy rain. The body corporate has had the roof repaired. My question is …
The tenant in the unit above mine is using the verandah and one of the bedrooms as a gym. Lots of noise is coming down when they drop the weights on the floor. Can they legally do that? – Peter, NSW
Q: I live in a unit and the tenant in the unit above mine is using the verandah and one of …
I live in a property with seven two-storey townhouses, and no facilities such as pool, tennis court, gym etc. Payments at the moment are $470 admin, $260 sinking fund per quarter, so $730 approx. Do you think our fees are too high? What can we do to lower the fees ? – Mel, QLD
Q: I live in a property with seven two-storey townhouses, and no facilities such as a pool, tennis court, gym etc. …
We have an owner who resides at a different address who constantly parks in our visitor car space. Can you please advise whether this is permitted? – Cheryl, NSW
Q: Hi There, we have an owner who resides at a different address (around the corner from our complex) who constantly …
I live in a apartment and would like to know if the owners corporation is responsible in obtaining a quotation for and to oversee the vent fan in my bathroom. – Anka, NSW
Q: I live in an apartment and would like to know if the owners corporation is responsible for obtaining a quotation …
I wish to enquire about whether or not my body corp insurance will continue to cover hail or storm damage to my solar panels, or has this now changed? – Phil, QLD
Q: I wish to enquire about whether or not my body corp insurance will continue to cover hail or storm damage …
I am an owner of a lot. I would like to know if I am responsible for repair/replacement of flyscreens in windows and balcony sliding door, as some of them have holes and gaps. If I am responsible for repair and replacement, do I need Executive Committee or OC permission to replace window screens? – Seppi, NSW
Q: I am an owner of a lot. I would like to know if I am responsible for repair/replacement of flyscreens …
How far does owners corporation building insurance extend? Do you need building insurance in your apartment to be fully covered? – Kim, NSW
Q: My son owns an apartment in a strata block of units. While the owners corporation has building insurance, how far …
What are the recommended strata fees for a block of six units? – Coralie, NSW
Q: What are the recommended strata fees for a block of six units (no pool or lift)? And what is the …
I live in Canberra in a class A strata unit. One of my switches in the electrical fusebox against the wall is not working. Do I pay to get this fixed or does the owners corporation pay? – Anka, ACT
Q: I live in Canberra in a class A strata unit. One of my switches in the electrical fusebox against the …
An owner of a car who parks on a common property is making it impossible for me to get into my garage!
Q: There is an owner of a car who parks on common property, making it impossible for me to get my …