The Right to Access Your Strata Lot

As a frail and elderly citizen, I'm concerned about contractors accessing my lot to carry out common property repairs. Do I have to allow access?

Contractors need to erect scaffolding in my private courtyard to carry out remedial work on the building. I'm a frail elderly citizen. I'm concerned about contractors accessing my lot. Do I have to allow access?

You must give consent.

Yes, you must give consent to enable the owners corporation to carry out its repair and maintenance functions under the strata legislation. If you do not, the owners corporation may obtain orders from the Tribunal to compel you to provide access and incur a penalty if you obstruct or hinder their works.

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Published: 3 Sep 2019

Last Updated: 7 Jul 2026

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Leanne Habib

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