Who reviews strata by-laws? Is it the committee or the owners corporation? – John, NSW

The committee prompts and drafts the by-laws and owners corporation reviews and formalises them.
As per law, strata properties are required to …

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If our garage door is common property, who is responsible for the remote? – Ferdinand, NSW

Our garage door seems to be part of common property. What is the status of the remote control and the electric …

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Are the floors, walls and lights of a balcony body corporate responsibility? – Jeffrey, QLD

Are the floors, walls and lights of a balcony a body corporate responsibility? I know in our unit block no one …

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What are my rights as a tenant to contact the strata manager? – Madeleine, NSW

I have been advised by the strata management in the building in which I have just commenced as a tenant, that …

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How is a strata building’s colour scheme decided by owners? Warwick, NSW

If there are conflicting views about any decision such as a choice of colours for a refurbishment of the building …

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Do I need strata approval to build deck in my backyard? Mark, NSW

Do I need strata approval to move my air conditioning unit? Do I need strata approval to build a 250mm high …

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Is there a list of body corporate rules for QLD? Michael, QLD

Is there a list of body corporate rules for QLD or are they just made up? Michael, QLD
Yes, there are a …

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What should I do about declaring my pet before moving in? Sarah, VIC

I’m moving into a new apartment soon & have a rescue chihuahua. I was scared to let them know about him. …

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What are the options for smokers regarding smoke drift by-laws? Jacqui, NSW

What are the options for smokers when smoke drifts to other apartments? Jacqui, NSW
The fact is, every owner has a right …

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Can a strata committee change common property without approval? – Joan, NSW

The committee has changed common property without owners corporation approval. They have put up a sign on common property without calling …

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Can I get reimbursed by the owners corporation for getting my balcony entrance door fixed at my end? – Sybille, NSW

I had problems opening the balcony door, so I had to get a repairman and paid 100 AUD to get it …

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Can smoke drift from one strata apartment to another be stopped? – Jenny, NSW

With respect to smoke drift, it’s important to clarify where the person is smoking – if they’re doing so within their …

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Do I need to create a by-law for my renovations? – Rosalie, NSW

I am renovating my bathroom in my apartment and have submitted my application to Strata with Builders licence number and insurance. …

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What can I do about my neighbour’s smoke drift? Hakan, VIC

Cigarette smoke drift comes to my balcony from the neighbours exhaust fan. What can I do about it? Hakan, VIC
A neighbour’s …

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