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Q&A Can I Rent Out My Car Space or Storage Space?

February 14, 2020

Question & Answers: Can I rent out my car space or storage space to an on-site resident. Do I need to notify the committee or seek permission?

VIC

What’s yours and what‘s common property?

February 7, 2020

Questions are commonly received by strata managers from owners about common property boundaries along the lines of ‘What is mine and what is part of common property’. The list of questions can be somewhat exhaustive and often requires viewing the property’s plan of subdivision, however, I have attempted to address some of the more common areas of concern for owners and offer some insight below.

QLD

Should the Body Corporate Repair the Leaking Pipe?

February 2, 2020

Questions & Answers: We have a leak in the main water pipe which is located in an exclusive use area. The pipe services all units. Are repairs to a leaking pipe that services all units a Body Corporate expense?

VIC

Are Your Levies Recoverable? The Devil’s in the Detail

January 15, 2020

A recent decision of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal is a timely reminder about the need for attention to detail when imposing owner corporation or body corporate levies. We also look at the implication for NSW and Queensland after this decision.

VIC

Keeping Kids Safe With New Pool Safety Regulations

January 8, 2020

The majority of drowning deaths of children under five happen in home swimming pools. In Victoria alone, there have been 27 fatal drownings in private swimming pools and spas over the last 19 years.

QLD

Q&A Can a Lot Owner Access Body Corporate CCTV Footage?

October 17, 2019

Question: Is the body corporate obliged to allow the lot owner to view CCTV footage and, if yes, should a member of the body corporate committee supervise the viewing?

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