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During a blackout, how does a tenant gain access to their apartment if the lift is not able to be used? – Victoria, NSW

Q: During a blackout, how does a tenant gain access to their apartment if the lift is not able to be …

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What can I do about unwanted contact, harassment and bullying on common property? – Teresa, NSW

Q: What can I do about unwanted contact, harassment and bullying on common property? Who can stop people from doing this?
A: …

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What rights do I have concerning my neighbour’s barking dogs? – Rita, NSW

Q: The person living below me has two large dogs. They bark frequently, pretty loudly, and it can happen in the …

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Must a building caretaking service contractor disclose to the body corporate committee if they are receiving commissions from goods and service suppliers? – Robert, QLD

Question: Must a building caretaking service contractor disclose to the body corporate committee if they are receiving commissions from goods and …

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My garage door needs repairs. Would this be covered by Body Corp? – Perry, QLD

Answer: Hi Perry, you can check your building’s by-laws which may specify who is responsible for maintenance and repairs of the …

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We have a two-year-old and live near a chain smoker. What can we do about secondhand smoke? Our greatest concern is our baby. – Adam, NSW

Q: Hi. I’m living in a rented apartment in a block in Sydney. We have a two year old. Are there …

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What can I do if my higher floor neighbours keeps throwing away rubbish and water in my ground floor apartment? – Aditi

What can I do if
1) my higher floor neighbours keeps throwing away rubbish and water in my ground floor apartment. …

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I have been having serious problems with a neighbour, and my strata manager is ignoring all my emails/complaints for last 6 yrs. – Carole, NSW

I have been having serious problems with a neighbour, and my strata manager is ignoring all my e mails/complaints for last …

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Can the body corporate stop someone from smoking a cigarette on their balcony when the smoke goes into a next door balcony? – Jackie, QLD

Cigarette smoke drifting from a neighbouring balcony is a common concern raised in body corporate community living. Whilst every owner has …

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What can I do when another apartment is smoking on their balcony and cigarette smoke keeps wafting into my apartment?- Lana, QLD

Body corporate property is all about shared living, but the fact is all owners have a right to enjoy their property …

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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 …

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How is a strata building’s colour scheme decided by owners? Warwick, NSW

If there are conflicting views about any decision such as a choice of colours for a refurbishment of the building …

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