Is parking in a common area driveway allowed? – Georgina, NSW
Hi Georgina, you will need to check the by-laws for your specific plan. At times owners might be granted permission to …
The box aircon above mine is dripping onto ours every night as the tenant has it turned on all night loud anough to drive you mad. Owner is no help so far and Body Corp won’t enforce the issue. Whats my next step? – John, QLD
Hi John, if you have a dispute (such as yours) with another owner or occupier you must try to resolve it …
If the By Laws state you can have 1 pet but you must keep it quiet, is it then okay for the unit below us to have two dogs (very loud) who bark when someone turns up? Sometimes 10pm. The place below has a courtyard that is very echoey, the sound travel straight into our unit. – Anita, QLD
Hi Anita, the first step is to write to the committee outlining the matter. The committee will be able to clarify …
Can someone who is not an owner attend a standard module Body Corporate AGM in Qld? – Rod, QLD
Hi Rod, body corporate meetings are generally not open to people who are not owners, unless they are attending as a …
Is there a by law that could help me stop tenants using the BBQ below my unit? – Rossana, NSW
There’s very frequent use of BBQ on balcony below my unit. Smoke and strong odour from burnt oil/fat eminates into my …
I have a neighbour who lives above me who constantly harasses me with noises e.g. banging on my ceiling,scraping furniture, noisy cleaning of floors, frequent flushing of toilet, playing guitar loudly on his balcony, turning tap on and off creating a noise and verbal abuse in the garage at times. I have complained to the building manager as well as body corporate but have been told to prove it. I was chairman of the body corporate but resigned when he came aboard to my regret. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. – Ros, QLD
Hi Ros, If you have a dispute (such as yours) with another owner or occupier you must try to resolve it …
Is it legal for the next door neighbour to use their chimney and contaminate the surrounding area? – Ivonne, NSW
Hi Ivonne, the neighbour has a right to use the chimney they have in the unit or house. If it is …
How do you get rid of an unprofessional onsite property manager? He is the reason some apartments are not getting sold and he has done some shonky things which have been brought to light in the minutes of body corporate meetings. Any prospective buyers would be put off by reading the minutes. – Deb, QLD
Hello Deb, your concerns should be directed to the body corporate through the committee in writing with any supporting documentation. The …
I am the owner of one side of a Townhouse, the other side is being rented out to a women and a man with 6 children under 10 years. The screaming and the noise daily is very bad and thump through there side of the house and up the stairs constantly. – Carole, QLD
I am the owner of one side of a Townhouse, the other side is being rented out to a women and …
Is strata responsible for ducted vacuums within villas & townhouses? – Michelle, NSW
Hello Michelle, if the vacuum is for the exclusive use of your lot, then this is owner responsibility.
Can a body corporate refuse me to allow a dog to visit my unit, when one unit has a dog and another unit has 2 cats residing permanently? – Judith, QLD
Can a body corporate refuse me to allow a dog to visit my unit, when one unit has a dog and …
We’ve received a letter in regards to putting washing on a clothes hoist on our back balcony, just wondering if there’s any way this can be accepted as we don’t have a clothes lines. – Susan, NSW
We’ve received a letter in regards to putting washing on a clothes hoist on our back balcony, just wondering if there’s …
Is the onsite manager responsible to resolve arguments and constant bad language? – Nardia, QLD
The manager is not equipped to deal with disputes and arguments between residents. Their function is to manage the common property …
I have a long term lease, but since my first night, I have been harassed by my aggressive neighbour. Recently it has been particularly horrible. My real estate is aware and has noted all her aggression. – Elizabeth, NSW
Hello Elizabeth, make sure your managing agent is aware of the harassment and issue. Try and document the exact time and …
I have been bullied by my elderly neighbours for 10 years, I think the lady has a mental health issue and our committee has told me there is nothing they can do. Is this correct? – Dianne, NSW
Hi Dianne, sorry to hear about your problem with the neighbours. The owners corporation, unfortunately do not get involved in individual …
