The developer has the use of a storeroom in the building for materials until all units are sold and outstanding defects have been dealt with. Is this ‘industry standard’? Either way, would it be reasonable to expect the developer to pay (rent) for this exclusive use?
Unless you have a specific bylaw, this area would be common property for the benefit of all owners.
Is it industry standard that this happens - yes. Is it industry standard that it should happen? – probably not.
Unless you have a specific bylaw, this area would be common property for the benefit of all owners. A benefit of all owners might be debated, as storage of paint and spare tiles throughout a defect period within reason. However it should be at the verdict of the strata council. This may involve the council wishing to charge rent for said area, which I wouldn’t think is unreasonable.
Keep in mind that this information is generic and doesn’t take into account your property's specific bylaws which may entail other information.
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Jordan Dinga has been a Strata Manager at Abode Strata since 2015. Jordan was previously working in a sales office where he obtained his Sales License and is finalising his Degree in Property. Being one of the first people in WA to get the new Certificate IV in Strata Community Management, Jordan holds the belief the only thing in life that is constant is change and therefore we need to be always learning. This goes hand in hand with the Abode Strata Teams continual strive to improve and progress our knowledge, communication, processes and overall management, for the benefit of all stakeholders in a property or community.
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