Who pays to trim vegetation that overhangs a neighbouring strata property?

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Our strata property borders another strata property. We have a substantial tree and a few bushes that overhang the property line by no more than a meter.

The neighbouring strata insists we trim the vegetation to the property line. I obtained a quote from a tree lopper and proposed we split the bill. They argue that the full cost is our responsibility. Is this reasonable?

Who is responsible for removing tree roots causing damage to an exclusive use area

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Our townhouse complex had three large trees removed by the previous owners, leaving the stumps behind. Over time, bushes grew from the stumps. When we purchased our unit in 2021, we were unaware these bushes were trees. During heavy rain in 2022, an exclusive use area flooded due to an overflowing stormwater drainpipe. We discovered the roots from these trees had grown under the slab and caused significant cracks in the pathway.

Should palm trees on common property be removed due to risk, and who pays?

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A lot owner has a grassed courtyard designated common property for the lot owner's exclusive use. The development's original landscaping involved planting specific palm trees. Some residents in our complex view the palms as a 'risk'. Who is liable for:

  1. assessing the risk/deciding that the palms must be removed, and
  2. the costs associated with the removal if deemed a risk?

Can a lot owner charge their car using a common property power point?

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One of the main reasons I purchased my apartment last year was because the building has EV charging stations. I recently bought a hybrid car. Since then, I found out there are only DC fast chargers available, while I need an AC charger.

I have checked our owners cooperation rules, but there is not any reference to EV chargers.

I'm paying owners corporation fees but I'm not accessing the facilities.

Can the committee refuse a request for thermally efficient windows?

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Our 1980s building has aluminium windows with thin glass that are not in line with current building code standards. I would like to replace my old windows with thermally efficient windows and draft-proof window frames. Does this work fall under the banner of sustainability. If so, would it be unreasonable for the committee to refuse under current sustainability rules for body corporate environments?

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