Is a strata committee responsible for taking action against bullying? – Joan, NSW

If residents and owners in a strata complex are being harassed, intimidated, bullied and victimised by another owner in the complex, …

I recently bought a strata apartment but didn’t receive any notification regarding levy payment on moving in. What should I do? – Jenna, NSW

I’ve recently bought an apartment about 6 weeks ago and have not heard anything from strata. I am worried I may …

Is there a list of body corporate rules or are they just made up? – Lorna, QLD

By-laws are a set of rules that a body corporate makes to control and manage:

the common property
body corporate assets services and …

If a car is illegally parked on common property, can the owners corporation have it towed? – Lily, NSW

Your owners corporation cannot get the vehicle towed, but here is what they can do:

They may move it to another more …

How can I find the request to keep a pet form? – Linda, QLD

You may download a pet form pertaining to your state here.
Want to know more about owning and managing pets in your …

How can the owners corporation get non-paying owners to pay their levies on time? – Gwen, NSW

The owners corporation must take every step to ensure they’ve contacted and reminded the non-paying owners to make them aware of …

Do renovations require owners corporation or commitee approval? – Ian, NSW

Depending upon the type of renovation work and where you’re looking to make the changes in a strata property, you might …

If there is a leak in the roof at a strata complex and it damages the interiors of my property, what do I do? – Joan, NSW

If there is a leak in the roof, or a skylight, at a strata complex and rainwater leaks into the property …

How can I use a visitor parking space that is on common property next to the side gate of my strata townhouse? – Daniel, NSW

I live in a NSW townhouse of a 14 unit complex. My townhouse has a side access and side access gate. …

Do I need body corporate permission to bring home a pet? – Chantelle, QLD

How do I submit a request to my body corporate to allow tenants to have a pet animal? I am finding …

Will neighbouring construction works affect my property? – John, QLD

Our Body Corp committee has recently learned there will be construction works on the immediate neighbouring property. Currently there is only …

How do I start a community garden in my strata scheme? – Nick, NSW

The first step is to discuss the idea with your neighbours and committee members.

I am thinking of buying into a unit block. How do I find out about their strata, if they are having problems, or if the scheme has any planned future works that I will have to contribute to? – JC, NSW

Prior to buying into a strata scheme you should engage a professional strata inspector to conduct a strata search (your solicitor …

Someone in my building is making a lot of noise at night. What can I do?

You should always try to resolve the problem yourself first by calmly approaching them.

How could I go about changing the rules without writing to all owners?  – Ben, VIC

For matters only affecting the committee, a general or special committee meeting can be called.