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Frequently Asked Questions Q: Can I keep an animal? You need to refer to the by-laws for your strata plan. Generally permission will need to be obtained from the owners corporation before keeping an animal in your unit. Q: Can I install an air-conditioning unit on to the outside wall of my unit? You will need to check if there is a by-law giving permission and if so, you must submit details in writing to the owners corporation to ensure that they are aware of what you are about to do. If a by-law has not been registered you will need to get one approved before commencing the work.
Q: Can I erect a pergola in the rear garden of my unit? You will need to check if there is a by-law giving permission and if so, you must submit details in writing to the owners corporation to ensure that they are aware of what you are about to do. If a by-law has not been registered you will need to get one approved before commencing the work.
Q: Our building needs painting but there are insufficient funds in the owners corporation's bank account to cover the cost. What can we do? A special levy must be raised at a general meeting to cover the cost of the works.
Q: I want to use the swimming pool after hours but the owners corporation said I cannot. Is this enforceable? The by-laws of your strata scheme will probably include the hours for use of the pool. These by-laws should be checked. For any restrictions on the use of facilities to be enforced, they must contained in the registered by-laws.
Q: I cannot attend a general meeting but want to send someone to vote on my behalf. How do I do this? You must appoint a proxy in writing using the prescribed form that comes with your AGM notice. The proxy should also sign the form and it should be given to the secretary before the meeting.
Q: There is a grassed area near my unit. Am I permitted to park my car on that space? Parking on common property is not permitted unless special rights have been granted by the Owners Corporation.
Q: The visitor’s car space is usually vacant. I am a resident owner - can I park in that space? Parking by a resident is not permitted. It is classified a visitor's car space for persons visiting residents in the unit block for short periods of time.
Q: I have some issues I want addressed by the owners corporation. How can I have a general meeting called? A general meeting may be called when a request in writing is signed by one or more persons entitled to vote in respect of one or more lots, the unit entitlement of which is at least a quarter of the aggregate unit entitlement OR by majority vote of the executive committee.
Q: I am a tenant in a strata building. Do I have a right to attend meeting? You do not have the right to attend any general meeting of the owners corporation unless an owner has appointed you as their proxy.
Q: There are some repairs that I would like to be carried out at our strata building. How do I get the owners corporation to consider the proposal? Prior to the next general meeting, you should send a motion to the secretary or strata managing agent with a request that it be included on the agenda.
Q: We have six minute books covering meetings over the past 5 years. Can we dispose of some of them? Minutes of meetings must be retained for at least 7 years. |
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