NSW Q&A: Can I park my Mobility Scooter in the Foyer or is it a Safety Hazard?

ByLeanne Habib

 

Question: My application to park a Wheelie Walker in the foyer of our apartment block has been refused on the grounds that storage of the mobility scooter will be a safety hazard.

Answer: Your mobility scooter may indeed constitute a fire hazard and possibly a trip hazard.

Unfortunately, it appears that your walker may indeed constitute a fire hazard and possibly a trip hazard.

However, you might want to ask them for evidence of that fact during mediation.

Further, your scheme will likely have a by-law which prohibits obstruction or storage of items on the common property.

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 article is provided for information purposes only and is not a substitute for professional legal advice.

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