Strata property matters
Strata property matters
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I have recently become eligible for disability parking. There are disabled parking spaces that have been allocated to units whose owners or occupiers are not disabled and when I requested to allow a car space suitable for disable people, I was told by the strata manager that I will have to personally negotiate with the unitholder who has the disabled car space. What are my options here? – Ramesh, NSW
Q: I have recently become eligible for disability parking after my knee operation which entails me to open my car door …
Owner at unit 26 diamond cove resort mermaid beach just wondering when body corporate fees are due next thanks. – Nathan, QLD
Q: Owner at unit 26 diamond cove resort mermaid beach just wondering when body corporate fees are due next thanks.
A: You …
Where free-standing sheds are situated on owners lots but also partly on common property, what is the Body Corporate responsibility in terms of maintenance or demolition costs? – Ole, QLD
Q: Where free-standing sheds are situated on owners lots but also partly on common property, what is the Body Corporate responsibility …
I am wondering if I would be breaking the law if I keep my fridge on our balcony – Farah, NSW
Q: I am wondering if I would be breaking the law if I keep my fridge on our balcony. Our balcony …
I wish to have a spa in my courtyard. Do I need approval from the body corporate? – Doreen, NSW
Q: wish to have a spa in my courtyard. Do I need approval from the body corporate?
A: As outdoor areas in …
How are body corporate percentages set, and where can I source the original contract for a Queensland property? – Geraldine, QLD
Q: How are body corporate percentages set, and where can I source the original contract for a Queensland property? – Geraldine, …
One of the buildings we operate in has imposed restrictive by-laws for short-term letting. I did not think this was allowed. Do you have any advice relating to this? – Lee, QLD
Q: One of the buildings we operate in has imposed restrictive by-laws for short-term letting. I did not think this was …
I’m in a top floor apartment, and the wastewater from my bath seems to be leaking out of the pipes and into the bedroom ceiling of my neighbours below. If this is a broken pipe, does the responsibility to fix this lie with me or with the body corp? – Kerryn, VIC
Q: I’m in a top floor apartment, and the wastewater from my bath seems to be leaking out of the pipes …
I rent an apartment in a block and the balcony door does not close properly, posing a security problem. Is the owner responsible to fix this or is it a strata management related matter? -Bruce, NSW
Q: I rent an apartment in a block and the balcony door does not close properly, posing a security problem. Is …
Where a body corporate supplies water to various lots/units and is responsible for the maintenance of same, does it include the connecting taps or end before? -Ole, QLD
Q: Where a body corporate supplies water to various lots/units and is responsible for the maintenance of same, does it include …
We have a serial offender who has not paid his levies for some years… Can you suggest another avenue we can use? -Judy, NSW
Q: We have a serial offender who has not paid his levies for some years which are in the vicinity of …
I own a unit in an eight-unit complex, I am currently leasing it out to tenants. Enquiring about permission to conduct a business within the unit in place of leasing out privately. -Tracey, QLD
Q: I own a unit in an eight-unit complex, I am currently leasing it out to tenants. Enquiring about permission to …
What are the rules and obligations of strata for putting up signs in the building? If an accident occurs because of no sign or label, who’s responsibility is it? -Mariam, NSW
Q: What are the rules and obligations of strata for putting up signs in the building? If an accident occurs because …
What is the laws governing pools in multi-dwelling complex, as we have a pool and the caretakers have a camera fixed on the pool and its only able to be seen via a male caretakers phone. This worries me as I have a 13-year-old granddaughter who will be using the pool in Summer. -Gabrielle, QLD
Q: What is the laws governing pools in multi-dwelling complex, as we have a pool and the caretakers have a camera …
Just wondering if a by-law that increases the contribution schedule for lots that choose to use the pool in a strata property. Also, can a by-law stop a real estate agent form putting a sign up? And can I be told not to use the lift at certain times to move furniture? – Grant, NSW
Q: Hi, Got a difficult owner in a unit block. Have a few questions. Hope you can help.
Just wondering if …