We have 3 strata separate title units in our owners corporation. We would like to self manage. What do we need to do? – Richard, NSW

Q: We have 3 strata separate title units in our owners corporation. We would like to self manage. What do we …

We have an over zealous new building manager who insists on sending lengthy emails about what’s wrong before and now in this crisis. – B, VIC

Q: We have an over zealous new building manager who insists on sending lengthy emails about what’s wrong before and now …

My mum lives in a body corporate in a block of town houses, now was wondering, her fees are usually due in June every year now this year they are due 1 month earlier, can they change the date it’s due? – Michael, VIC

Q: My mum lives in a body corporate in a block of town houses, now was wondering, her fees are usually …

We have never had a Body corporate on the understanding that in NSW one is not required. Is this still the case? – Allan, NSW

Q: I own a unit which is one of two free standing on a block – both separate units for which …

I’m concerned my renovations won’t be approved by my committee

Question
I recently purchased a unit and started some renovations without approval. It was only for a new kitchen splashback, new floor …

Cracks started to appear in my walls and ceilings as a result of extensive renovations by new owners. When I mentioned this to the new owners, the reply was “that wasn’t us, that was the builders”. What can I do about this? – Robyn, NSW

Q: Around the middle of last year, 2019, following the death of the man in the apartment above mine, his apartment …

Can other owners stop me from entering common areas?

Question
As a lot owner, can I be refused entry to common areas by another occupier?

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Answer
All lot owners have access to …

We are in a strata building comprising 6 townhouses with all six owners on the strata committee. The building is 18 years old and never had roof maintenance. Can the owners’ corporation force us to replace the roof? – Ariel, NSW

Q: We are in a strata building comprising 6 townhouses with all six owners on the strata committee. The building is …

Does a roof replacement in a strata building classify as a major renovation? What kind of approval does it need to obtain? – Ariel, NSW

Q: Does a roof replacement (not repair) in a six townhouses strata building be classified as a major renovation?
If it does …

Are balconies common property in Queensland? – Peter, QLD

Q: Are balconies common property in Queensland?
A: It would be best to check your by-laws and building plan. These documents should …

Our car space sits directly below 3 units and their balcony. A planter box full of soil and plants fell off the balcony (it had been sitting on the ledge, despite our strata telling people to remove plants from edge of balcony) and landed on our car roof. – Andrew, NSW

Q: Our car space sits directly below 3 units and their balcony. A planter box full of soil and plants fell …

If a committee agrees to a payment plan for an owner, is that member regarded as financial and permitted to vote if they are complying with the payment plan? – Mary, QLD

Q: If a committee agrees to a payment plan for an owner, is that member regarded as financial and permitted to …

What is the current status re AirBnB lettings in strata buildings in NSW – Sydney in particular? – Stephen, NSW

Q: What is the current status re AirBnB lettings in strata buildings in NSW – Sydney in particular?
A: As of 10 …

Three new owners have together undertaken complete demolition and rebuilding of their internal units. This has resulted in tenants and an adjacent owner to live elsewhere at cost because of the noise, dirt and lack of any consideration by the trades people. How can this be addressed? – James ,QLD

Q: Three new owners have together undertaken complete demolition and rebuilding of their internal units.
This has been going on for 3 …

I have a family requiring accomodation but can’t commit to a long term lease due to financial uncertainties. I am happy to review month to month with them but our building’s body corporate has banned short term rentals (STR) under 90 days. Is this legal? – Marcela, VIC

Q: I have a family requiring accomodation but can’t commit to a long term lease due to financial uncertainties. I am …