Water charges in our block are a standard charges regardless of water use. Sustainable water use should be part of all of our lives. Is there a way to measure usage per unit? – Alan, NSW
Q: Water charges in our block are standard charges regardless of water use. Sustainable water use should be part of all …
If structural cracking to a building is established and it has caused damage to the internal structure, is strata insurance liable for the cost of internal repairs? – Peter, NSW
Q: If structural cracking to a building is established and it has caused damage to the internal structure, is strata insurance …
I have just bought an apartment in Malvern East and am having lots of trouble with the developer about fixing issues in the apartment. How do I go about this? – Jemima, QLD
Q: I have just bought an apartment in Malvern East and am having lots of trouble with the developer about fixing …
Can I install fly screens to windows, a screen security door to the front door and a screen door to the balcony without prior strata approval? – Carolyn, NSW
Q: Can I install fly screens to windows, a screen security door to the front door and a screen door to …
Who is responsible for the replacement of taps outside an owner’s unit? Is that body corporate or owner expense? – Tracey, QLD
Q: Who is responsible for the replacement of taps outside an owner’s unit? Is that body corporate or owner expense?
A: We …
We just had a smoke alarm check, and have been told all battery types have failed, due to new rules requiring all stand-alone strata units to have hard-wired smoke alarms. Is this correct? – Colin, NSW
Q: We just had a smoke alarm check, and have been told all battery types have failed, due to new rules …
If my shower is leaking through the floor and wall, is this a strata problem and is this covered financially by my strata? – Vanessa, NSW
Q: If my shower is leaking through the floor and wall, is this a strata problem and is this covered financially …
I would like to install a roof window… is it possible that I suggest that myself, as the owner of the unit, will be responsible for all the maintenance of the newly installed roof window? – Mohammad, NSW
Q: Hi, I live on the top floor of a strata managed apartment. I would like to install a roof window. …
Our fire inspection report found that a unit entrance door had to be replaced… Now the door is not a fire door and corridor noise and a draft is coming into the unit… Do we have the right to ask for the new door? – Roman, NSW
Q: Our fire inspection report found that a unit entrance door had to be replaced. I asked my strata and they …
Can the role of chairperson and treasurer be held by the same person? Liam, NSW
There are three office bearing roles on a strata committee chairperson, secretary and treasurer. These roles can all be held by …
When putting a management agreement in place, are you confined to 1 year, 2 years or 3 years? Can you say have an agreement for 17 months, if the committee desires it? – Ronnie, NSW
Management agreement limits vary depending on the type of property. If the strata scheme’s first annual general meeting has been held, …
What is the benefit of having a professional strata manager, rather than self-managing the owners corporation? NSW
The legislation governing owners corporations and the compliance requirements are quite complex. Self-managed owners corporations are expected to perform the role …
What is the role of the chairperson on a strata committee? – Louise, NSW
The primary role of the chairperson is to preside at all general and committee meetings, and to determine quorums and procedural …
What are the fire laws regarding furniture stored in the garage? – John, NSW
Each property’s by-laws or rules will deal with this slightly differently, so it’s best to refer to the by-laws specific for …
What to do when your property manager won’t get matters resolved? – Linda, NSW
If you are a tenant and the matter relates to an issue within your apartment, you may be able to apply …
