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 …
I live at a building with repeated water damage – what are the reasons for my building’s insurance excess rising? – Kathryn, VIC
The insurance excess may change anytime and it is negotiated using a number of factors, the one carrying the most weight …
Can window tinting be refused by strata committee? – Harry, NSW
Can window tinting be refused by the strata committee? Apart from health issues where our bedrooms are reaching temperatures above 50 …
Do I have to take down a deck built without committee or body corporate approval? – Joan, QLD
We have erected a small deck in our small back yard we have exclusive use of it. It is within council …
Do all bathroom renovations need strata committee approval? – Garry, NSW
I want to renovate a bathroom in my apartment . There will be no movement of plumbing but new tiling walls …
What are strata property rules regarding noise ratings on hard floors? – Zara, NSW
What are the NSW rules for strata plans regarding noise ratings on hard floors. I am thinking about replacing my very …
My spa application has been knocked back. Should I proceed to the tribunal? – Therese, NSW
Your spa application will require certain approvals. The NSW Office of Fair Trading details that any minor or major renovations will …
My neighbour refuses to share the insurance costs in our 1×2 duplex and this is affecting my insurance. What are my options? – Helen, NSW
I live in a 1×2 duplex in a strata title. My neighbour won’t go half’s in insurance, as he says can’t …
How to lodge a complaint against a strata manager for carrying out installation work on the property without owners corporation approval or due procedure? – Colin, NSW
How do I officially lodge a complaint about a strata manager who has approved payment (expenditure), for a large and expensive …
Who is responsible for installing and paying for a waterproof membrane in a leaking shower recess in a property built before waterproof membranes were required under the BCA? – Marilyn, NSW
In New South Wales, waterproofing is categorised as a major renovation work. Also, walls and shared plumbing are generally part of …
My apartment unit and bathroom have had rising damp issues for some years now due to lack of a membrane. Do I pay for a replacement toilet/vanity/door/ceiling, etc. when this is not a cosmetic renovation but a major renovation? – Tracey, NSW
I have an ongoing issue with rising/falling damp in my unit (on lower ground floor of building over 100 years old). …
I’ve been told by my strata manager that putting a splashback in my kitchen represents a major renovation. Is this right? – Frank, NSW
Depending on what kind of changes you’re planning to make, what kind of splashbacks you’re looking to use and how this …
The ceilings and walls of my top floor apartment have damage from water ingress through the roof. The ceilings and walls of my top floor apartment have damage from water ingress through the roof. Who should cover the costs of rectification? – Anton, VIC
I’ve a top floor apartment on the 3rd floor where I have been living for the past 20 years. My ceilings …
Are there any laws related to an owner taking videos of other residents who are on common property such as the pool area or car park, without their knowledge? – Merryl, VIC
This appears to be a case of invasion of privacy and therefore could be a civil matter. We recommend that you …
