Strata property matters
I have asked for help on numerous occasions to explain my complicated strata levy system from the strata manager which constantly shows an accrual type of entry system. – M, NSW
Q: I have asked for help on numerous occasions to explain my complicated strata levy system from the strata manager which …
Two other owners and I have had storm damage to our garages, which are on common property. Our strata management company isn’t responding to my emails or phone calls for an update or copy of financials. What are my rights and what action can I take? – Maria, NSW
Q: Two other owners and I have had storm damage to our garages, which are on common property.
Our strata management …
What is the easiest way for a townhouse extension to proceed and how can you protect other owners from future liability for the extension and the extension owner? – Vivienne, NSW
Q: Our strata includes four two-storey townhouses which are grouped together in twos. One townhouse owner has submitted plans to extend …
I own a unit that I am renting out to a friend. Do I have to use a body corporate to insure it, or can I do it my self? – Jeffrey, QLD
Q: I own a unit that I am renting out to a friend. Do I have to use a body corporate …
Is it obligatory for electricity fuse boxes installed on the exterior of a unit to be brought and installed inside? – Gloria, NSW
Q: Is it obligatory for electricity fuse boxes installed on the exterior of a unit to be brought and installed inside?
A: …
What can I do about a neighbour in my strata block that harasses me? – Janelle, NSW
Q: What can I do about a neighbour in my strata block that harasses me? Even if it’s not directed at …
Due to a Probate Dispute no levies have been paid for nearly 3 years. one of the persons involved in the dispute reside in the property and from time to time request repairs to be carried out on the property. What can the committee do to resolve this? – Peter, NSW
Q: Due to a Probate Dispute no levies have been paid for nearly 3 years yet one of the persons involved …
No levies have been paid for nearly three years, yet one of the persons involved reside in the property and from time to time request repairs to be carried out on the property. What can the committee do to resolve this? – Peter, NSW
Q: Due to a probate dispute no levies have been paid for nearly three years yet one of the persons involved …
All members of the body corporate wish to change the Manager. Please advise how we end the current situation and elect a new body corporate Manager? – Mel, QLD
Q: We are a small group of five with a management company. Our financial year ended September 2019. To date there …
I recently bought a unit and started some renovations that I later found out fell under minor and I should have applied for approval first. I put the application in and am now concerned that they are not going to approve it. Any advice on how I can respond to strata? – Sarah, NSW
Q: I recently bought a unit and due to a lack of awareness of strata requirements, I started some renovations that …
Parking across garage entrances and on common property
Question
Could you please clarify the laws regarding parking on non-allocated parking areas on common property in Victoria? For example, if someone …
We live in a self-managed block of strata units. If a bathroom has been renovated and taken away from its originality, is it the responsibility of the owners’ corporation to maintain this bathroom in order to keep water from penetrating into the unit below or does it come under the responsibility of the owner to maintain his premises and keep in good order. – Jeanette, NSW
Q: We live in a self-managed block of strata units. If a bathroom has been renovated and taken away from its …
During away on holiday someone tried to break into my apartment. The door became heavily damaged, it has split. Strata is refusing to pay the cost saying that “I cannot do a repair and charge back”. Is this lawful, given the fact that the additional damage was caused by the delay of the strata fixing the door? I went to mediation but strata did not even reply. Is there any way to get back my money? -Ottilia, NSW
Q: During away on holiday someone tried to break into my apartment. The door became heavily damaged, it has split.
I reported …
Is my chairperson allowed to pay themselves $100 for fixing the letter box?
Question:
Is my Chairperson allowed to pay himself $100 to fix our letterbox? It was a small job, just a matter …
Over the past couple of months one of my neighbours has started a personal gym from their parking space. Is this business allowed and if not what can we do about it? – Luke, VIC
Q: Over the past couple of months one of my neighbours has started a personal gym from their parking space (which …
