Strata property
Do all bathroom renovations need strata committee approval? – Garry, NSW
I want to renovate a bathroom in my apartment . There will be no movement of plumbing but new tiling walls …
What are strata property rules regarding noise ratings on hard floors? – Zara, NSW
What are the NSW rules for strata plans regarding noise ratings on hard floors. I am thinking about replacing my very …
My neighbour refuses to share the insurance costs in our 1×2 duplex and this is affecting my insurance. What are my options? – Helen, NSW
I live in a 1×2 duplex in a strata title. My neighbour won’t go half’s in insurance, as he says can’t …
Can our building manager or caretaker change the name of our entire complex without owners input nor acknowledgement? – Rose, NSW
Even if they have management rights, can our building manager or caretaker change the name of our entire complex without owners …
I’m concerned with smoke drifting from the unit below mine from the balcony. We have no by-laws and I’m renting the apartment. What are my right? – Josh, NSW
I have someone below my unit who regularly smokes on his balcony. There is no bylaws and I am renting this …
Can I be penalised for bringing home a pet in my strata property? – Paul, NSW
Why am I penalised for being a pet owner and unable to move into a property that I want to buy …
Can someone smoke on the balcony of their strata property? – Maria, NSW
If your balcony is part of your private property or common property with exclusive use rights, you may not have any …
What are my options to prevent smoke drifting into my strata apartment? – Kane, NSW
It’s hard to prevent smoke drift from one living space to another in strata apartments as there are common areas and …
Is the landlord responsible for noisy tenants? – Jessie, NSW
While landlords are not legally liable for enforcing noise standards, it is their responsibility to ensure their tenants are maintaining decorum …
What are the regulations for noise control in strata properties and who should pay for a noise assessment report? – Vincent, NSW
The neighbour complained my bathroom fan is noisy in the strata building. What are the regulations for noise control in strata? …
The occupants of the apartment immediately below mine sometimes smoke in their balcony and the smoke gets into my apartment. I like to keep my balcony door open for fresh air. How can I get them to stop? – Johannes, NSW
If they’re smoking on their own balcony or within the premises of their own property, there’s not much the strata committee …