Strata property matters
I get smoke and cigarette butts all times to my apartment and help is good news. – Russel, VIC
The first step is to identify the unit from where the cigarette butts are coming and talk to your neighbours about …
Our neighbour’s AC is very noisy in the summer as their unit is under-powered. This affects the peaceful enjoyment of our property. What can we do? – Elwyn, QLD
Some years ago my neighbours in an adjoining unit installed a ducted air conditioning system. They promised that the outside unit …
If individual owners of apartments wish to have synthetic astro turf on their balconies, who bears the cost of renovation – the owner or the owner’s corporation? – Gary, NSW
If individual owners of apartments wish to have synthetic (astro) turf placed on their balconies is the cost the responsibility of …
If I drive through a part of my neighbour’s property to get to my own property, am I trespassing? – John, VIC
There are 2 units on my property. I own the front unit. The woman that owns the rear unit claims that …
I’ve been told by my strata manager that putting a splashback in my kitchen represents a major renovation. Is this right? – Frank, NSW
Depending on what kind of changes you’re planning to make, what kind of splashbacks you’re looking to use and how this …
Can the body corporate declare umbrellas and awnings on balconies as dangerous and prohibit them? – Margaret, QLD
Our body corporate committee has declared umbrellas on balconies dangerous and must they be removed. Also, they say no awning or …
Strata have put an excess of $25,000 on repairs for water damage but refuse to cover the damage from a burst water filter in my unit. How can I get help? – Lianne, NSW
Strata have put an excess of $25,000 on repairs for water damage. Consequently they say they will not cover water damage …
My apartment unit and bathroom have had rising damp issues for some years now due to lack of a membrane. Do I pay for a replacement toilet/vanity/door/ceiling, etc. when this is not a cosmetic renovation but a major renovation? – Tracey, NSW
I have an ongoing issue with rising/falling damp in my unit (on lower ground floor of building over 100 years old). …
How many tradesman car parking spaces should be allowed per building? – Jeanette, QLD
You may find this information in your by-laws specific to your property type.
The Community Management Statement (CMS) recorded for the body …
What is the committee’s or body corporate’s role and extent of powers in enforcing by-laws? – Jason, QLD
What can the committee of the complex really do apart from sending letters to people for not following the by-laws? Are …
If my landlord allows me to list a spare room on Airbnb, can the body corporate stop me? – Aroha, QLD
Bodies corporate cannot restrict how a lot owner chooses to utilise their private property or what type of residential use its …
What are my rights when cigarette smoke drifts into our apartment or excludes us from enjoying our balcony? – Linda, QLD
Cigarette smoke drift is a common complaint in body corporate properties, due to the close proximity of living arrangements. The actions …
If an owner intends to be nominated to the committee, do they have to disclose any medical conditions they may have that may affect their decision making? – Joan, NSW
If an owner in a strata complex has an illness such as a type of diabetes that affects the persons brain …
Who is responsible for installing and paying for a waterproof membrane in a leaking shower recess in a property built before waterproof membranes were required under the BCA? – Marilyn, NSW
In New South Wales, waterproofing is categorised as a major renovation work. Also, walls and shared plumbing are generally part of …
The by-laws are quite specific about the size and type of dogs allowed in my strata property. I need my companion dog for health reasons – what are my options? – Conrad, NSW
I’m an apt owner in a tower in the western suburbs where you are allowed 2 dogs but a certain size …
