Can an owner take legal action against smoke drift? – Bruce, NSW
If an owner is allowing smoke drift, can another owner take legal action against smoke drift or is it required that …
Is a strata committee responsible for taking action against bullying? – Joan, NSW
If residents and owners in a strata complex are being harassed, intimidated, bullied and victimised by another owner in the complex, …
I recently bought a strata apartment but didn’t receive any notification regarding levy payment on moving in. What should I do? – Jenna, NSW
I’ve recently bought an apartment about 6 weeks ago and have not heard anything from strata. I am worried I may …
Is there a list of body corporate rules or are they just made up? – Lorna, QLD
By-laws are a set of rules that a body corporate makes to control and manage:
the common property
body corporate assets services and …
What are the rules for visitors parking in a shared driveway? Gil, VIC
We live in a 6 unit complex where 5 owners use shared driveway. We all have double garages and I park …
If a car is illegally parked on common property, can the owners corporation have it towed? – Lily, NSW
Your owners corporation cannot get the vehicle towed, but here is what they can do:
They may move it to another more …
How can I find the request to keep a pet form? – Linda, QLD
You may download a pet form pertaining to your state here.
Want to know more about owning and managing pets in your …
How can the owners corporation get non-paying owners to pay their levies on time? – Gwen, NSW
The owners corporation must take every step to ensure they’ve contacted and reminded the non-paying owners to make them aware of …
What are the steps to get permission to renovate the outside of my lot? Yolan, NSW
I would like to permission to build awning in our backyard. Can you please advice what are the steps needed to …
Do renovations require owners corporation or commitee approval? – Ian, NSW
Depending upon the type of renovation work and where you’re looking to make the changes in a strata property, you might …
If there is a leak in the roof at a strata complex and it damages the interiors of my property, what do I do? – Joan, NSW
If there is a leak in the roof, or a skylight, at a strata complex and rainwater leaks into the property …
How can I use a visitor parking space that is on common property next to the side gate of my strata townhouse? – Daniel, NSW
I live in a NSW townhouse of a 14 unit complex. My townhouse has a side access and side access gate. …
Do I need body corporate permission to bring home a pet? – Chantelle, QLD
How do I submit a request to my body corporate to allow tenants to have a pet animal? I am finding …
Will neighbouring construction works affect my property? – John, QLD
Our Body Corp committee has recently learned there will be construction works on the immediate neighbouring property. Currently there is only …
Can owners use their apartments for Airbnb-type rentals? – Shirley, QLD
Yes, if you are the apartment owner, you can let it out for Airbnb. Queensland’s laws allow for Airbnb-type short-term rentals …
