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There is a leak in the ceiling of the 2nd-floor apartment, coming from the 3rd-floor bathroom directly above it. The plumbing for the 3rd-floor apartment's bathroom was accessed via the 2nd-floor bathroom ceiling. Asbestos was identified in the 2nd-floor bathroom ceiling and was removed so the plumber could access the pipes and fix the leak.

The works have been completed.

• Read more about What is the strata manager’s role in deciding whether to lodge a water damage insurance claim?
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The common water supply runs past each lot's yard. The individual supply comes off this line and enters each unit. One rental unit had faulty taps over kitchen sink, causing mould and deterioration in cupboards. The owner demanded a claim be lodged on strata insurance. The insurer paid the claim. They also activated the "water damage excess" clause, which meant that the OC had to cover virtually all of the costs of the new plumbing and cupboards.

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Water pipes passing through common property burst during a fire in the lot directly above us and caused water damage. Is the owners corporation responsible for the drying out and dehumidification of our lot, given that water flowed into our ceiling, down walls, and up through the concrete slab floor?

• Read more about Who pays for investigations when a strata complaint lacks evidence?
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I understand that we have a responsibility to repair and maintain common property. On occasions, an owner may raise an issue where there is no compelling evidence that there is a problem that the Committee needs to attend to. In instances such as this, who should pay for the investigation into the issue?

For example, what happens when an owner complains that neighbours are noisy. I understand from reading the LookUpStrata publication that we can commission an Acoustic Engineer to evaluate noise level - that in itself is sound advice.

• Read more about Can residents keep dogs if a WA strata scheme has no pet by-laws?
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I am a strata owner and on the council of owners. I wanted a small dog and strata advised I needed to make an application to the council. I submitted an application and it was denied. Our bylaw regarding animals is as per the Strata Titles Act 1985 Schedule 2 12(c):

An owner or occupier of a lot must not —

(c) keep animals on the lot or the common property after notice in that behalf given to that person by the council.

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My strata by-laws state that pets are prohibited and, if found to be on property, will have to be removed.

I have been diagnosed with depression and PTSD and want to get an emotional support animal (which is not 'legally' an assistance animal). I have a Drs certificate to state I require an emotional support animal. Under these circumstances, can the Council of Owners enforce the by-law and demand I remove the animal?

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• Read more about Can owners claim compensation when insurance works disrupt use or sale of a unit
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We own a ground floor unit with a common property courtyard. Our apartment is currently on the market, but the owners corporation has made an insurance claim to rectify fire damage on a level above us. As part of those repairs, the insurer's trades have set up scaffolding in the courtyard.

We've had to suspend our sales campaign. We cannot safely show the apartment to potential buyers, and there will be additional expenses to restart the sales campaign.

• Read more about Barking Dogs in a Strata Complex: What Can You Do?
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I live in a very large Strata unit complex. There is an overload of dogs here - almost like a Canine Hotel - but all in all they are well mannered, however, there are that sometimes bark and yap for up to 5 hours at a time.

I find it to be very stressful but I am not sure what I can do. I have emailed the building manager on several occasions and I plan to speak with him in person. I am sure he has a large workload but these barking dogs are driving me crazy.