NSW Strata Living Q&A: Is After-Hours Washing Machine Use Considered a Nuisance?

NSW Strata Living Q&A: Is After-Hours Washing Machine Use Considered a Nuisance?

Question: Can using a washing machine is after hours be considered a nuisance? Is it unfair or harsh to have a By-Law that deals with this? Is using a washing machine after hours a breach of noise / nuisance provisions? Is it unfair or harsh to have a By-Law provision that deals with when not…

NSW Q&A: Noisy Neighbour, Renovations and Construction Noise

NSW Q&A: Noisy Neighbour, Renovations and Construction Noise

Question: Is there a requirement to notify residents of the commencement date of noisy renovation/repairs to the apartments and common areas? Is there a requirement to notify residents/lot owners of the commencement date of noisy renovation/repairs to the apartments and common areas? Recently we had a neighbour jackhammering with less than a 12-hour notice, and…

NSW: Q&A Noisy Neighbour Replaced Carpet with Noisy Vinyl

NSW: Q&A Noisy Neighbour Replaced Carpet with Noisy Vinyl

Question: A noisy neighbour has replaced carpet with vinyl boards. This renovation was done without owners corporation approval. The increased noise transference permitted through the new vinyl flooring is unacceptable to neighbours who have complained accordingly. Despite the fact that flooring is now a minor renovation (which the offending owners have not obtained) any minor renovation would…