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 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 …
If you’re a member of a strata committee, but hold no responsible position, are you obliged to do anything except vote and/or express an opinion? – Rhonda, NSW
Q: If you’re a member of a strata committee, but hold no responsible position, are you obliged to do anything except …
Is it necessary to have a general meeting to approve the installation of insulation batts in the ceiling of a strata property? – Meryl, NSW
Q: Is it necessary to have a general meeting to approve installing insulation batts in the ceiling of a strata property? …
Am I protected against other obstructive owners who vindictively oppose works within my apartment? – Kelly, NSW
Q: Am I protected against other obstructive owners who vindictively oppose works within my apartment?
A: The best option would be to …
If a committee agrees to a payment plan for an owner, is that member regarded as financial and permitted to vote if they are complying with the payment plan? – Mary, QLD
Q: If a committee agrees to a payment plan for an owner, is that member regarded as financial and permitted to …
We are in a strata building comprising 6 townhouses with all six owners on the strata committee. The building is 18 years old and never had roof maintenance. Can the owners’ corporation force us to replace the roof? – Ariel, NSW
Q: We are in a strata building comprising 6 townhouses with all six owners on the strata committee. The building is …
We have never had a Body corporate on the understanding that in NSW one is not required. Is this still the case? – Allan, NSW
Q: I own a unit which is one of two free standing on a block – both separate units for which …
We have 3 strata separate title units in our owners corporation. We would like to self manage. What do we need to do? – Richard, NSW
Q: We have 3 strata separate title units in our owners corporation. We would like to self manage. What do we …
Is my chairperson allowed to pay themselves $100 for fixing the letter box?
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Is my Chairperson allowed to pay himself $100 to fix our letterbox? It was a small job, just a matter …
No levies have been paid for nearly three years, yet one of the persons involved reside in the property and from time to time request repairs to be carried out on the property. What can the committee do to resolve this? – Peter, NSW
Q: Due to a probate dispute no levies have been paid for nearly three years yet one of the persons involved …
Due to a Probate Dispute no levies have been paid for nearly 3 years. one of the persons involved in the dispute reside in the property and from time to time request repairs to be carried out on the property. What can the committee do to resolve this? – Peter, NSW
Q: Due to a Probate Dispute no levies have been paid for nearly 3 years yet one of the persons involved …
Our committee has voted to allow the caretaker manager to put a wall up in the gym – effectively taking one third of the gym space for their own use. Also an area of common ground has been fenced off for the caretaker manager’s dog. Are the committee allowed to make these decisions without putting this to all owners at an AGM? – Leonie, QLD
Q: Our committee has voted to allow the caretaker manager to put a wall up in the gym – effectively taking …
My question is regarding my strata management and the strata committee. I feel that as the Strata Secretary, I have been subjected to bullying & intimidation. – Sandy, NSW
Q: Hi there,
My question is regarding my strata management and the strata committee. I feel that as the Strata Secretary, I …
Two members in the complex are running the committee, along with the strata manager, without any approval from the rest of the committee or any of the 28 owners in the building. They spent admin money and took money out of the sinking fund to balance the books. They spent on security cameras installed in their own units connected to only their mobiles. We want a fresh start and please need some advice on how to remove them. – Dorothy, QLD
Q: Our budget was in deficit for the past two years. Two members in the complex are running the committee, along …
