Air Conditioner Units in a Body Corporate
My new unit's air conditioner condenser is in a locked room on body corporate common property. Although I'm happy to service and maintain the condenser as if it is my asset, my contract doesn't say I own it. I have Home and Contents insurance, but I am unsure if the air conditioner is covered, as it is not on my plan or Title. Who is responsible for the maintenance of the air conditioner?
What about good old body corp community?
We have no onsite manager, all committee members are investors and don't live in the complex, and our Body Corporate Manager is approx 30kms away.
The Body Corporate Manager has organised for one of the resident owners to act as a main point of contact for tradies. She has not been officially appointed as the onsite manager, however, she keeps keys for some areas of common property that others do not have. There are no minutes about this matter.
Can be the scheme managed like this?
I own a strata duplex. What do I need to know?
I own both lots in a two-lot strata scheme. The buildings are physically detached, and there are no other buildings or parts of buildings, except for a shared concrete driveway, outside of the lots. Is a scheme like this exempt from requiring a capital works fund?
Dealing with disruptive residents in apartment buildings
I am Strata title secretary of 2 detached units as owners. Only the garages are attached.
Is the owner of the other unit allowed to use his garage as accomodation for his friend who comes and goes whenever he feels like it? How does this affect security and the strata insurance?
I am not personally in favour of this as I have no idea who this person is and whether he has a criminal record or not.
Owners Corporation Committee Decisions
I am an elected member of my strata committee. Our strata manager makes immediate decisions on small repairs, but larger repairs are referred to the chair and treasurer for approval. Planning for larger items is handled by the entire committee. Is this correct?
I reported water damage to my ceiling and common wall late last year and further damage a few months later. When I asked whether the owners corporation would take preventative measures to prevent more serious damage, the strata manager said they were waiting on instructions from the chair. Is this usual?
Do we need an annual Fire Safety inspection?
My partner's strata has set a date and time for a fire inspection. It's a two-hour window on a weekday, and my partner isn't available. Although she has provided alternative days, the owners corporation advised they cannot change the date. The only option is for owners to leave a spare key with a committee member. Surely, apartment access would be similar to that of a renter, where they must organise a suitable time for access.