Strata property matters
Strata property matters
Find answers for issues with neighbours, noise complaints, troublesome parking, bullying and harassment, and more
A neighbour in the complex I am living in has been complaining about “excessive noise” from us, but never elaborate on the complaints. – Yazmin, NSW
Q: A neighbour in the complex I am living in has been complaining about “excessive noise” from us, but never elaborate …
Tennants have been leaving rubbish in the common stairwell and carpets are stained and smelly – who is responsible for cleaning this and is there a by-law to show them? – Michelle, NSW
Q: Tennants have been leaving rubbish in the common stairwell and carpets are stained and smelly – who is responsible for …
We have two internal/external doors that access two decks and are deteriorating from weather, especially at the bottom of the door. Who is responsible for replacing/maintaining the doors? – Steve, NSW
Q: We have two internal/external doors that access two decks (not the front door) – all within the lot. Both doors …
How do we go about insuring duplexes with private pools?
Q: Insurance for a 2 unit duplex with pools. We are in a side by side 2 unit duplex with no …
How can I check if the unit/apartment block has roof insulation so the top floor unit is not too hot in summer? – Masiu, NSW
Q: Looking at units and most are top floor. How can I check if the unit/apartment block has roof insulation so …
Who is responsible for the replacement cost of a leaking cold water isolation tap? – Christopher, NSW
Q: Who is responsible for the replacement cost of a leaking cold water isolation tap on a common wall in a …
What would be required to change the strata by-laws to repurpose and build two double carports? – Tim, NSW
Q: We live in a small Art Deco complex of 4 in Neutral Bay which has no allotted parking for any …
Neighbours have a right to using the place as they see fit. However, their used cigarette butts end up littering my enclosed front area with their second-hand smoke and an array of littered butts. I now do not want to turn a blind eye to it… Am I the one who needs to buy their butt bucket/ashtray or ask them to change tack? – Sarah, QLD
Q: Now that I have my ground floor apartment (ease of access, requirement of mine due to my safety needs and …
Over the last three years dripping air-conditioners have stained the tiles/pavers on my courtyard and etched my sliding glass doors – by splashing from some of the six floors above me… I am intending to re-do my courtyard as they are quite unsightly now. I don’t want my brand-new courtyard damaged. Can you recommend how I should approach this? Or possible documentation to support my request to permanently fix their dripping air-conditioners? – Pearl, QLD
Q: I have lived in “my” building for 23 years and my unit is on the ground floor. Over the last …
Is the balcony, removal and replacement of the tiles, membranes, plus balustrades and the old stubs the responsibility of the owners corporation or is the lot owner solely liable? – Summer, NSW
Q: Hi team, my question bit of a long winded one so apologies in advance…
Background information: We are in a building …
I’m a homeowner in an apartment block. Am I allowed to have a personal gym set up in my garage for personal use “only”? – Justin, NSW
Q: I’m a homeowner in an apartment block. Am I allowed to have a personal gym set up in my garage …
Who is responsible for the cleaning of the gutters of each unit? Does the cost of the repair need to be split between both unitholders or is this an owners corporation cost? – Elizabeth, VIC
Q: Strata plan of 4 single storey units
1: Who is responsible for the cleaning of the gutters of each unit? Owners …
Does the body corporate/owners corporation have a fixed contract with a strata management company? Can management companies be changed if the owners corporation choose to do so? If so, are there costs involved? – Susanne, NSW
Q: Does the body corporate/owners corporation have a fixed contract with a strata management company? Can management companies be changed if …
Why do I have two strata plan numbers? Beth, NSW
Q: Why do I have two strata plan numbers? My unit has one, and the complex is managed under another Strata …
The owner of the unit below ours has notified me of water from my unit coming into his bathroom. What should i do? Is it the body corporate’s responsibility or mine? – Leon, QLD
Q: The owner of the unit below ours has notified me of water from my unit coming into his bathroom. What …