What are the rules regarding changes to artwork and plants in the foyer and putting sun lounges in pool area? – Toni, NSW
Answer: If you are an owner and would like to have artwork, plants and furniture updated on common property you could …
On my commercial retail lease the landlord is requesting me to insure the outside windows upstairs. I thought that was the body corporate’s responsibility? – Sue, QLD
Answer: It’s common for commercial landlords to request the tenant to pay for the window insurance within their lease. Often, this …
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’s the best cause of action in persuading a strata manager to respond to requests for information? This strata manager appears to be very reluctant to respond at all. – Bernard, NSW
Question: What’s the best cause of action in persuading a strata manager to respond to requests for information? This strata manager …
A year ago my husband bought a unit in a small strata complex. The plan given by the agent said the property came with a car space, however, the reality is there’s no way all four allocated spaces could be filled with a car and allow enough space for those in garages nearby to enter and exit. The council will not provide on-street parking permits because of this allocation on-site. The issue is coming to a head as owners are now selling and want a resolution. What do you suggest? – Angela, NSW
Question: A year ago my husband bought a unit in a small strata complex. The plan given by the agent said …
Is it possible to adapt the body corporate manager to carry out only the role of the secretary? This would include property management duties but exclude operation of the body corporate bank account, financial statements and taxation returns. – Robert, QLD
Question: Is it possible to adapt the body corporate manager to carry out only the role of the secretary? This would …
I recently had a licensed plumber turn the mains off briefly for some work on my bathroom, and now one of the unit tenants has said their water pressure has decreased significantly. I know another resident turned off the mains briefly around the same time. Who is responsible for investigating and fixing this? – Chris, NSW
Question: My building is close to 100 years-old, and the plumbing is original. Plumbing for each unit is not isolated, and …
The connection to the building TV antenna is an old ribbon cable connection, which went out of date about 30 years ago. I’ve been advised it needs to be replaced. Who is responsible for payment of this? – Anne, NSW
Question: I recently purchased a 1970s unit. The connection to the building TV antenna is an old ribbon cable connection, which …
I was told the new strata Schemes Management Act 2015 imposes an even greater responsibility on the owners corporation in relation to budgeting and financial management of the capital works fund. What’s changed? – Frank, NSW
Question: I was told the new Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 imposes an even greater responsibility on the owners corporation in …
A defective valve in a water socket in a non common wall supplying cold water to the fridge caused extensive water damage within the lot before the main supply to the unit could be turned off. The insurers for the body corporate have only accepted liability for the damaged kick boards. – Phil, QLD
Question: A defective valve in a water socket in a non common wall supplying cold water to the fridge caused extensive …
The body corporate committee proposed using body corporate funds to provide a shower facility…… In my opinion this is not an appropriate use of body corporate funds and I would welcome your thoughts. -Tim, NSW
Our complex is comprised of 15 units, 12 of which are currently being holiday let.
Recently, the body corporate committee proposed using …
I have done a bathroom renovation in my home unit including waterproofing in a building which was built in 1966. A registered builder completed the works and a waterproofing certificate was obtained. The owners corporation are insisting on a “retrospective” by-law to be registered. Do I need to do this? – Joan, NSW
Q: I have done a bathroom renovation in my unit, including waterproofing in a building that was built in 1966. A …
Can you explain in broad terms what common property actually is? – Peter, NSW
Can you explain in broad terms what common property actually is?
Common property is generally a shared space with your neighbours/other owners …
My mother is the owner of a unit in a state of four units. She is over 90 years old and quite sick. The other owner is also over 90 and quite sick too. The owner of other two units does not think that they need to have an AGM. They didn’t have one for the last 4 years and we are very weary of owner of the other two units. They do not have a committee, just a book-keeper. I have power of attorney. Can I ask for a meeting on her behalf? – Colette, NSW
Q: My mother is the owner of a unit in a state of four units. She is over 90 years old …
I have a very plain to see trip hazard in my courtyard with concrete pavers. What action can I take against the Committee? – Ernest, NSW
Q: I have a very plain-to-see trip hazard in my courtyard, with concrete pavers about 20cms by 10cms. I am not …
