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Can the body corporate compel a letting agent authorised by it under the legislation to provide access to a lot where an occupier, also known as a tenant, has been locked out?

• Read more about Can a body corporate committee rescind a by-law contravention notice issued to a tenant who verbally abused a lot owner?
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A tenant verbally abused a lot owner. The owner reported the matter to the police. The committee issued the tenant with a breach notice. The tenant claims they are a victim and want the breach rescinded. One committee members agrees. The tenant has a history of aggressive behaviour. What can we do?

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• Read more about Who pays for repairs when a lot owner creates a new car entry that damages common property?
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In a two-lot strata, one lot owner created a new car entry from their lot onto common property. The use of the entry has caused damage to common property. Who is responsible for the cost of repairs?

• Read more about What can residents do when a commercial lot runs noisy electrical equipment in a common property car park space?
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I live in an apartment complex with a commercial premise on the ground floor.

The commercial lot has been running equipment such as a refrigerator, AC unit and exhaust fans in the car park space. The owners corporation is aware of the situation but has taken no action.

The parking space where the equipment is placed is not marked on the strata plan. Also, they have been running high-noise exhaust fans 24/7. The AC unit emits hot air. The potential risk of fire has been ignored.

• Read more about Do ownership change certificates create unnecessary tax return obligations?
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When a change of ownership occurs, the strata manager issues the necessary certificates on behalf of the strata company and invoices the requesting party. The payment goes to the strata company, and the strata manager then charges the strata company for the amount received. The strata manager also engages a tax professional to file an annual return at a cost of around $300, even though the only income is from the issue of certificates.

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• Read more about Do strata by-laws about mowing height apply to exclusive use areas as well as lot property?
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In our rural estate, the front of each lot has an exclusive use area. Our by-laws require lot owners to keep the grass below 75mm if there is a dwelling or 150mm without a dwelling. This by-law specifically refers to the "lot" and not "exclusive use". Owners must maintain their exclusive use areas, and all do except one owner.

• Read more about What does a strata committee need to consider before approving a diesel generator installation on the roof?
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I am a Committee Member in a Strata Plan comprising 134 residential apartments. The complex is 8 storeys in height.

A lot owner wishes to install a personal diesel generator on the roof above his apartment to ensure his apartment enjoys continual power in the case of future black/brown-outs.

Apart from common property issues, are there any safety issues that need to be addressed prior to consideration for approval?

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I represent a Owners Corp Committee in Canberra for a medium sized strata of 41 Units. This is a four story building, including 4 ground level commercial unit owners. The strata is 12 years old.