Question: What is the protocol for a lot owner to have automatic garage door openers installed to an existing garage door in a Strata Complex? We all have our own individual garages; however, I am curious to know if there is any protocol for having such a device installed. Answer: It is more likely to…
Question: Before I owned my apartment, another lot owner was given exclusive use of common property. The area is quite large and I’m perturbed I no longer have access. Is there anything I can do? Answer: While it is difficult, it is not unheard of that an exclusive use by-law be repealed. It is…
A Look Up Strata reader, who is a lot owner from NSW is concerned about their building’s new strata dog laws. Can they still mind a medium-sized dog for a few weeks this Christmas, or does this require permission from the Owners Corporation? Answer: Strictly speaking, because they are minding a “medium” sized dog (rather…
This month we celebrated Premium Strata’s 10 year anniversary! We are proud of what we achieved and what Premium Strata stands for, and wanted to share this overview with key events and achievements. How it all began. After working in some of Sydney’s bigger strata management agencies, Leanne founded the agency in 2007 when…
A Look Up Strata reader in NSW wanted to know whether his unregistered project vehicle, parked in his assigned parking space without causing any disturbance, can be towed away by the Owners Corporation. One of his neighbours warned him that if he didn’t move the vehicle within two weeks, the car would be towed of…
A Look Up Strata reader living in a NSW strata titled building where the majority of the strata executive committee has resigned from their positions, wanted to know what could be done. The cause for these mass resignations is one long-term committee member who is trying to retain control of the building and how the…
A Look Up Strata reader wanted to understand what the rules are around the installation of sun shades in strata titled buildings in NSW. Question: What are the requirements for the installation of sun shades for apartment balconies where they were not on the original Development Application? Our response is that it is definitively…
A while ago J.S. Mueller & Co Lawyers published an interesting article about access to strata titled buildings for disabled residents. The article dealt with the important question whether an Owners Corporation must modify common property to accommodate the less able residents. “These residents may not be able to pass to and from their lots unless…