- 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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NSW: Q&A Steps to Sell Off or Purchase Common Property
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?
Most Recent Strata Maintenance and Common Areas Articles
QLD: Navigating Strata Maintenance and Disputes [Includes Flowchart] - For those who joined our recent live webinar this article serves as a concise summary of strata maintenance in QLD, with invaluable insights shared by property law specialist Todd Garsden from Mahoneys. If you missed the session, we strongly encourage you to watch the recording to gain a crucial understanding of your maintenance obligations and how to avoid costly disputes in your strata community. QLD: Strata maintenance: Understand your responsibilities and avoid disputes The webinar aimed to help attendees confidently navigate the complex landscape of QLD strata maintenance by breaking down legislation and providing practical examples. Todd Garsden, an experienced…
NAT: Q&A Opportunity cost of delaying strata repairs - Question: How does the timing of expenditure for essential repairs impact the potential for claiming these deductions by individual owners or the overall financial health of the scheme?
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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