- What’s mine and what’s common property?
- What is the Owners Corporation required to maintain?
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According to Strata Community Association (NSW), here is the definition of Common Property:
- Areas of a strata building or community which do not form part of a lot and that every occupier or owner shares. Common property may include gardens, fences, driveways and visitor parking.
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Feature Article
NSW: Q&A Right To Use Common Property: How Much for the Roof Space?
Emma Smythies, Bugden Allen Lawyers
Question: I want to purchase the roof space above my apartment to build another bedroom and the committee has agreed. What happens now and how do we work out the appropriate price to pay?
Feature Video
NSW Strata Window Safety
Peter Berney, Solutions In Engineering
Jun 2016: This edition of LookUpStrata’s Strata Snapshot Series, Peter shares his knowledge about:
- Why window safety is important
- Why the new window safety legislation has been put in place in NSW
- Who is responsible? The owner or the owners corporation?
- Why should owners corporations comply?
Most Recent Strata Maintenance and Common Areas Articles
NAT: What proactive maintenance measures can prolong building life and reduce costs in strata? - A reactive approach to building maintenance often leads to higher costs and potential safety hazards, whereas proactive measures can protect property values and ensure the longevity of the building.
QLD: Q&A How to get body corporate approval for a storage cage upgrade - Question: How can I get body corporate approval for a storage cage upgrade for increased security. What challenges may I face?
Our articles and Q&As about maintenance and common areas have been arranged by State
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National Maintenance and Common Property articles & Q&As
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NSW Strata Laws and Common Property
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New South Wales Maintenance
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Queensland
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Victoria
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Australian Capital Territory
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South Australia
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Western Australia
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