Question: We have a general By-law stating residents must not park on common property without written approval. Is this sufficient or should we specifically refer to visitor parking spaces? Technically, this by-law is adequate because visitor car parking is common property. However, abuse of visitor parking is common and therefore, to highlight that visitor parking is…
The “postal” rule which used to provide that a document served by post was deemed served on the fourth (4th) working day, has been amended to now provide that a document is deemed served on the seventh (7th) working day after the day of postage. This amendment was effected by Schedule 1.18 of the Justice Legislation…
Question: I have to write a motion for our upcoming general meeting. I was wondering if I could get a sample motion as I have never written a motion before. THAT The Owners – Strata Plan No. XXXX *RESOLVE/*SPECIALLY RESOLVE to*Delete which does not apply A motion must be worded in such a way that…
Question: I was fined for not parking in a visitor parking space at my girlfriend’s apartment. They are pursuing her for the money. Is this parking fine from the owners corporation valid? Only NCAT has jurisdiction to issue “fines” or “penalties” in this context. Therefore, it is highly unlikely this fine could be enforced. However, the…
Question: Due to a common property defect, my tiles were damaged in an area on my verandah. As the tiles could not be matched, the whole space must be retiled. Should the OC pay for all work? There is a strata titles case concerning a common property defect which states that the duty of the…
Question: About a month ago the receiver for our automatic garage door openers on the undercover secure garage stopped working properly. While we wait for the repair of the receiver, is it permitted to lock out residents from their own garages? Is there any fire egress through the garage? If yes, that would surely prevent…
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