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What rights do strata property owners have whenthe committee proposes increasing strata levies by 700%?
Q: What rights do strata property owners have when the committee proposes increasing strata levies by 700%?
A: Strata property owners have …
We’re in a commercial body corporate, with a ‘Nil manager’ and I need to seek body corporate approval for a particular use, how does one go about that? Can one call a meeting with all owners to obtain a resolution? – Derrick, VIC
Q: We’re in a commercial owners corporation property, with a ‘Nil manager’ and I need to seek owners corporation approval for …
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 …
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?
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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 …
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 …
We live in an old style unit without its own water meter, I would like to see in this digital world where by an attachment or device be attached to each unit. – Norman, QLD
We live in an old style unit without its own water meter, I would like to see in this digital world …
I have been asked to pay $700 as an insurance levy (this is extra levy) on top of my annual strata management budget… What shall I do? – Aneesh, NSW
After my recent AGM I have been asked to pay $700 as an insurance levy (this is extra levy) on top …
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 …
Our front door handle broke off. Our guests went to the store and bought a new door handle but it’s getting a build up of salt just like our last one and the caretakers never clean them. The hinges on our 15-year-old security screen door are now rusty and the handle won’t latch. What can we do when we’re not in their rental pool and being ignored? – Rosemary
Question: Our front door handle broke off. Our guests went to the store and bought a new door handle as they …
What can be done when a vehicle is parked on common property and not in a parking spot when they’re not a tenant? The owners corporation will not help. – Elisha, VIC
Question: What can be done when a vehicle is parked on common property and not in a parking spot when they’re …
Our building requires remedial work, the major focus being on fire regulatory compliance and water issues. Our strata company have been less than forthcoming with important information, along with engaging expensive services. The strata management company and co are expecting the owners consent for a five million-dollar shortfall but this is out of the question. Are you able to assist us with information that may aid our cause? – Simone, NSW
Question: I live in an 18 year old warehouse conversion in Sydney and our building requires remedial work, the major focus …
My neighbour’s shower leaked & the strata fixed it but plumbers put holes in the wall and the water damaged my wall, floors and kitchen cupboards. Is the strata responsible? – Malcolm, NSW
Question: My neighbour’s shower leaked due to a break in the membrane behind tiles. This has been repaired by the strata …
Two people in our building are parking around a small cul-de-sac on common ground. Body corporate has been approached to ask them to comply, however, they want to ‘keep the peace’. What courses of action can we take? – Hans, QLD
Question: We have a situation where two people in our community are parking around a small cul-de-sac on common ground. They …
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 …