A LookUpStrata reader discovered they’d been using the wrong parking space and wanted to know what rights they have to get their actual allocated car parking space as per the contract of sale. In short, the strata plan allocations of car spaces will usually override any practices/use by the individual owners/occupiers. We recommended that the…
A LookUpStrata reader wanted to know whether a tenant and a landlord of the same unit could hold positions in executive committee? In summary, this is not permissible. Only one of them, either the tenant or the landlord, can seek nomination. The response prepared is based on the assumption that it is the owner nominating his…
A LookUpStrata reader wanted to know who is responsible for maintaining an individual unit’s ducted air conditioning systems when their main components are located outside the Lot’s boundaries. The short answer is: it depends. The test for determining whose responsibility repair & maintenance befalls is whether or not there is an exclusive use by-law registered. You can…
A LookUpStrata reader wanted to know what could be done about inappropriate parking behaviour by other residents. We recommend that they gather evidence and notify the strata manager or strata committee to enforce the by-laws applicable to the scheme. Steps could be taken for the Owners Corporation to enter into an agreement with local council for…
A LookUpStrata reader wanted to know whether the Executive Committee was bound to solicit and present three competitive quotes for any substantial work requiring Capital Works Funding. In summary, our response was that under the new strata legislation introduced on 30 November 2016 it appears that the need for three quotes is only a requirement for…
A LookUpStrata reader with a disabled parking permit wanted to know whether he was allowed to use the visitors car park disabled spot. This owner has 2 parking spots allocated to his apartment, however is having difficulty get in and out of his car when parked in these spots. In summary, the owner is not…
We provided a response to another LookUpStrata readers question. The reader wanted to know who is responsible for the repair of a retaining wall in the back yard of a strata-titled town house. Generally retaining walls are common property; however, this can vary from building to building. The strata plan will generally depict the boundaries of lot…
We provided a response to a LookUpStrata readers question. The owner wanted to know whether it was always required to have a motion covering the minutes of the previous meeting. The short answer is that this is indeed the case. Read the full question and our response by following this link.
As we count down to the 30th of November, we wanted to test your knowledge of the new strata legislation through a number of quiz questions. Over the coming 2 weeks we will publish 5 questions and answers. Why not have a go? Today our fourth question: True or False? Current contracts with strata managers…
As we count down to the 30th of November, we wanted to test your knowledge of the new strata legislation through a number of quiz questions. Over the coming 2 weeks we will publish 5 questions and answers. Why not have a go? Today our third question: True or False? Smoking is banned in all…
A LookUpStrata reader wanted to know what can be done about a lack of privacy in their apartment due to a common walkway directly outside of their door and patio. Unfortunately, if the area in question is properly categorised as common property and there are no by-laws restricting access to that area, there is little…
As we count down to the 30th of November, we wanted to test your knowledge of the new strata legislation through a number of quiz questions. Over the coming 2 weeks we will publish 5 questions and answers. Why not have a go? Today our second question: True or False? Small pets will be allowed in…
This is one from the archives. A LookUpStrata reader wanted to know whether storage spaces in their strata titled building could have legal votes at a meeting equal to the vote of an apartment owner? In summary, the answer Leanne Habib provided was that the storage lots will have an equal vote to the apartment owners…
As we count down to the 30th of November, we wanted to test your knowledge of the new strata legislation through a number of quiz questions. Over the coming 2 weeks we will publish 5 questions and answers. Why not have a go? Today our first question: True or False? On 30 November, the old…
A LookUpstrata reader wanted to know how they can obtain a copy of a building defects report regarding building issues which is affecting their unit. The Owner’s Corporation does not want to release the report, and is not willing to cooperate. Leanne provided a response to this rather difficult question: If the reports are obtained…
This question from a lot owner concerning registering strata bylaws was submitted to LookUpStrata. Another owner in the building advised the Executive Committee that the local council had ordered him to convert the apartment, which was originally built as 2 units, back into one apartment. He subsequently started this work, including some upgrades. Our LookUpStrata…
Leanne provided a response to a LookUpStrata readers question. The reader wanted to know what can be done to ensure that the Executive Committee fulfills its duty of maintaining common property. We advised the lot owner to put their Strata Managing Agent on notice that the Owners Corporation is in breach of its duties. Read our…
We provided another response to a LookUpStrata readers question. The reader recently moved into a strata building, and wanted to know how to go about organising a roof repair with limited funds available in the sinking fund. In summary, the roof is common property and as such a repair should be requested by the Executive Committee and…
This is one from the archives: a LookUpStrata reader wanted to understand whether there are any restrictions regarding the increase of strata levies to boost a sinking fund, and whether there is a limit to the frequency at which special levies are raised. Read the full question, and our detailed response by following this link.
This LookUpStrata readers question from a lot owner concerns maintenance of common property and requirements to replace unsound balconies with like for like, rather than cheaper alternatives as preferred by the other owners (without balconies). Hit this link to read Leanne’s response.