My tenant accidentally flooded the laundry and the apartment below had water damage to the roof. The owner of the apartment below has claimed the strata insurance to fix the damage and is now asking me to pay the excess. Is this right? – Louise, NSW
Question: My tenant accidentally flooded the laundry and the apartment below had water damage to the roof. The owner of the …
What are the regulations relating to for sale signs on common property? If there is no by law, can the strata committee set the rules? – Michael, NSW
Question: What are the regulations relating to for sale signs on common property? If there is no by law, can the …
I own a unit near the beach and the windows are old and pitted… I have talked to strata about possibility of replacement, however I haven’t progressed because nobody can work out how bad they have to be to warrant replacement. – Mark, NSW
I own a unit near the beach. The windows are old and pitted, probably from sea air etc.
I have talked …
A new tenant has moved in next door and erected a tall bamboo screen on the end of his veranda which now obstructs our ocean view… What are our rights? Can we request this screen be removed? – Tiffany, NSW
For 20 years we have enjoyed an ocean view from our north-east facing veranda. A new tenant has moved in next …
We live in an old style unit without its own water meter, I would like to see in this digital world where by an attachment or device be attached to each unit. – Norman, QLD
We live in an old style unit without its own water meter, I would like to see in this digital world …
Our tenant in has requested to keep a dog. Where can we get a copy of the form “Request to keep a pet” that is required to be submitted to the Body Corp. – Wendy, NSW
Answer: Hi Wendy,
Different bodies corporate will have different forms. It would be best to contact the body corporate manager, whose details …
I have been asked to pay $700 as an insurance levy (this is extra levy) on top of my annual strata management budget… What shall I do? – Aneesh, NSW
After my recent AGM I have been asked to pay $700 as an insurance levy (this is extra levy) on top …
I live in an apartment and I would like to get a dog. Do I need approval before I bring the dog home? – Cassandra, VIC
Answer: Since you’re living in an apartment, the decision will be determined by the owners corporation and its pet by-laws. You …
My garage door needs repairs. Would this be covered by Body Corp? – Perry, QLD
Answer: Hi Perry, you can check your building’s by-laws which may specify who is responsible for maintenance and repairs of the …
Who is responsible for replacing washers, specifically isolation taps? – Robyn, NSW
Answer: Hi Simone, the answer you seek depends on where the washer and taps are located in the building. If washers …
New neighbours have moved in and they walk around like elephants upstairs. Each time my dog hears them, he starts to bark and I don’t sleep well. Help! – Edith, NSW
Question: I’ve lived in a flat for 17 years and all has been good but new neighbours have moved in and …
How do I stop a tenant who lives downstairs stalking me? – Angela, NSW
Question: How do I stop a tenant who lives downstairs stalking me? I have made numerous complaints to the Strata Committee …
There is a necessity to employ a compulsory strata manager to our two lot strata plan. I am uneasy about this. What limitations should I be asking to be imposed upon the strata manager in order to ensure that I am not powerless as an owner and that expensive and unnecessary improvements to the property are not carried out when not required? – Joanne, NSW
Question: There is a necessity to employ a compulsory strata manager to our two lot strata plan. I am uneasy about …
I’m renting at a building in Sydney’s CBD. If I have a problem with the building manager, what we can do? – Eve, NSW
Answer: We’d advise sharing your concern with the building manager and if you’re not satisfied with the outcome, you can escalate it …
What are the penalties for late payments for Strata Levies and who sets the amounts etc.? – Jason, NSW
Hello Jason, the interest for late levies is set in Section 85 of the Strata Schemes Management ACT 2015. This states …
