What happens when one owner starts planting gardens in the common area without asking other owners? – Mi, NSW

Does the meaning of “one of their number” in the Owners Corporation Act 2006 amended refer to a lot owner present at a general meeting or can it be a proxy? Are lot owners entitled to obtain a copy of recorded meetings? – Daniela, VIC

I want to extend my carport/garage and widen the door. I have submitted a plan which has been approved by the committee and the strata company. But now I have been told it must go to the Land & Environment Court. – Raellen, NSW

Balcony handrails are rusting and need urgent repair. Does this mean the complete handrail has to be replaced rather than be repaired? – Greg, NSW

Do interest payments from late payments go to the manager or to the owners corporation? – John, VIC

Do you need strata permission to put up a freestanding shed in your yard? – Renee, NSW

Can a complex manager have access to the Strata financial records (the hub) that the Body Corporate have access too? – Jenny, QLD

Is 25 year old waterproofing the responsibility of the Owners’ Corporation? – Rob, NSW

Where can I get a copy of the Community Management Statement?

What is the time frame to add an item to an AGM before the AGEM is held? How can you add an item if the time frame has closed? How can you remove a managing agent? – Sue, NSW

For AGMs does the majority rule on the day? What if only 2 lot owners attend, etc? – Maureen, NSW

I want to add wood tiles or wood decking on top of the current tiles… May use Bunnings style modular system. Do I need to notify or ask strata permission to do this? – Grant, NSW

The waterproofing in the shower has failed and strata have organised quotes to repair it. I have offered to organise the repair and they will reimburse me. Is a by-law still needed to be given I am organising the repair on behalf of strata? – Janelle, NSW

Does the Owners Corporation have a legal obligation to keep strata information confidential? – Teresa, NSW

Most owners corporation records are searchable (generally by people looking to buy into the property).

Can I add an above-ground swimming pool to my strata titled backyard? – Donna, QLD

A lock has been put on the pool gate and the only person who has the remote is the on site …

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