Do caretakers need approval to install signs on common property in strata?

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I'm the caretaker for a Queensland strata scheme. Two fire doors lead to the pool area from reception, and guests often have trouble finding the pool because they think the fire doors are only for emergencies.

To help people locate the pool, I've installed small signs on both doors at my own expense.

The committee, via their liaison person, told me I need committee approval to put up these signs. Is this correct?

Do mismatched roof tiles affect the external appearance of the lot?

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A lot owner is having trouble matching their roof tiles because they are so old. New tiles don't match the existing ones, which would affect the lot's external appearance. I've suggested putting the new tiles on the side of the roof that can't be seen from the street and using the old tiles from the rear on the presentation side.

Alternatively, are sustainable roof tiles exempt from Model Rule 5.2 if the owner replaces the whole roof?

Does an owners corporation manager have to recommend a maintenance plan

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Our owners corporation manager has managed our property for years and never suggested the need or benefit of a maintenance plan. Why is this, and does the owners corporation manager have a responsibility to raise the need for a maintenance plan with the committee?

Committee member withholding common property access keys

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We have a committee member who refuses to hand over access keys for our block’s common property. We currently have no access to the stairwell, roof hatch, power board or smart meters. The issue stems from a dispute between the committee member and another owner.

The committee has largely been unresponsive. What are our rights, and what can we do to get access restored?

Can an owners corporation on-charge a lot owner for security reprogramming

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One of our lot owners had their building access fob and keys stolen from their unlocked car in our private car park. The owners corporation (OC) decided to on-charge the lot owner for reprogramming building access for every resident, real estate agent, and owners corporation manager. Our standalone security system won't allow an individual lot to be wiped, though it's being upgraded soon.

Who is liable for non-compliant building work in a strata scheme?

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There are four double-storey units in our complex of 10. In 2017, we replaced the balustrades on the building. A new owner had a building inspection done and discovered the work doesn't meet Australian Standards. The balustrades are 5cm short of the required height.

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