In a previous article, we explained what Strata Title is: it is an ownership structure established for apartment buildings. ‘Strata’ is another word for a multi-level building. We covered what a Strata Plan is and that once it is registered with the government the Owners Corporation comes into being. Click here if you want to read the…
Q: A lot owner in our small block has consistently been in arrears with levies. Although they are on a payment plan the situation is not improving. Do we have other options to recover the overdue levies? We have one owner in our small strata block of six that has consistently been in arrears for…
Question: Can we wash a car on common property in NSW? At our single-level complex of 18 villas, we each have one garage. Can we park a vehicle on common property in front of our own villa, not blocking any access or garage, to wash a vehicle using our OWN water? Most strata schemes have…
Question: Two Committee members made changes to common areas without any vote and used the common seal without approval. What process should have been followed? We are a strata of 3 townhouses. Is it illegal for 2 committee members/owners to use our strata’s common seal representing the Owners Corporation without having put the use of…
Question: The Owners Corporation is undertaking remedial waterproofing on a common property rooftop terrace which is included in our title. They have asked us to move our large pots and spa. Shouldn’t this be there cost? The Owners Corporation is undertaking remedial waterproofing on a common property rooftop terrace which is included in our title….
Question: Our Strata manager demands we remove vines from our lot because they are changing the appearance of our complex. We have planted vines around our lot which have grown but are not covering any other lot. Our Strata managers insist we are changing the appearance of our complex and are demanding their removal. Since…
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