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We are an owners corporation of 11 single storey villa units. One owner leases their lot and lives and works overseas. The owner has not paid their levies for the 2025 calendar year. They do not respond to any communication, and have not provided a current residential address. What options does the owners corporation have to recover unpaid levies in these circumstances?

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We've been told the door to our apartment is a fire door and part of the common property. Can I change the lock on the door? Do I need approval to change the lock? What lock can I use so that the door is still fire safe and compliant?

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Are builders warranties strictly adhered to, or is there a fair and reasonable expectation things will last beyond a warranty period as is the case with something like a new fridge?

Our strata had a fire door replaced 25 months ago. The door is now so warped that it impossible to shut over the weekend and needs replacing. We will attempt to get this done by the builder who replaced it. Are the responsible for replacing the door under a warranty period?

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I live in an 8-floor apartment building with 3 units per floor.

What are the strata fire regulations regarding decorative items in the foyers of each floor of a NSW apartment building?

We had one or two pictures on the walls, small metal hallway tables with small decorator items such as vases and in the alcove off the foyer on our level there was a round table with a table cloth and a vase with fake flowers.

• Read more about Is a fire door that doesn’t self-close a fire safety breach?
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I live in an apartment on the ground floor next to the main entrance. The closer on the apartment door is missing the bolt and does not automatically close. As the door does not work as it should, would this be considered a breach of fire safety in NSW? We repeatedly asked for this to be fixed. Our strata manager and building manager ignore us.

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We moved into a unit in a relatively new complex. We can enter and exit the unit freely but cannot leave the door unlocked from the inside. I assume the door is a fire door.

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• Read more about Can an owners corporation require removal of a screen door on a fire door?
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Can the owners corporation force an owner to remove a screen door that is attached to their fire door? The fire company passed the door as compliant but strongly advised removing the door for fire safety reasons. The owner has stated that they would refuse to do this.

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My unit’s entry fire door has split near the lock and now requires replacement. The building is over 40 years old, and I believe the damage is due to wear and tear rather than misuse. The owners corporation obtained a quote earlier this year, but the new strata manager and committee now say I may have to pay for the door. Is this the responsibility of the owners corporation or the lot owner? Can I be forced to cover the cost of the replacement door?