Question: I’m concerned about the correct process of strata approval for renovations in our scheme. Renovations involving waterproofing isn’t being considered a major work under the new legislation, and therefore not being considered by the Owners Corporation as a special resolution. I’m a member of a Strata Committee in an apartment complex which was registered…
Question: We have discussed putting up some foyer Christmas decorations. Some residents have voiced their concerns about strata funds paying for the cost of acquiring the seasonal decorations. Our strata has an uninteresting entry foyer that would benefit from some visual enhancement. Hanging some artwork on the blank walls would make both residents and visitors…
Question: I’m a tenant with a cat. The Owners Corporation has a bylaw requesting a $500 Pet Bond to be paid to strata. I thought pet bonds weren’t legal in NSW. Answer: As a Tenant, you must comply with both your lease and the strata by-laws. Pet bonds are not illegal and the strata…
Question: Our air conditioner was installed incorrectly by the builder 5 years ago. Is the repair of the resulting leak part of the strata maintenance responsibilities? Generally speaking and without knowing where the external unit is located, an air-conditioning unit which services only one lot is that lot’s responsibility. As for the defect in its…
Question: Is it allowable/acceptable to get in touch directly with strata manager for unit repairs to common property, rather than go through the executive committee? For the full question and our detailed response, visit the original publication at Look Up Strata. Do you have a question relating to your property or development? Contact us! Please note that this…
Question: Some staff from the commercial lots in our building park in the strata visitor car parking spaces. As employees, shouldn’t they be stopped from using visitor parking? In our view you are correct irrespective of the Strata Committee’s stance that they may park there because they pay strata levies. The commercial lot owner is…
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