Can strata refuse renovations?

Can strata refuse renovations?

An owners corporation can refuse requests for owners wishing to perform works at any time in any circumstances. There is no requirement for an owners corporation to provide reasons why an owner’s works are approved or refused.

Can strata refuse air conditioning?

Air-conditioning is a minor renovation In Ashbee v The Owners – Strata Plan No. NCAT also held that the installation would not have the effect of changing the external appearance of the lot – if it had, it may not qualify as a minor renovation noting the exceptions set out in Section 110(7) of the Act.

What is strata responsible for?

Generally speaking, in most strata schemes, the lot owner owns the airspace and everything in it within the boundary of the unit. They don’t own the main structure of the building. The owners corporation is responsible for the repair and maintenance of common property.

What are the strata rules?

By-laws are rules. They are the way that strata properties regulate the use of common property. Common property is all the items that are co-owned. In strata, this is managed by an owners corporation, which is a body formed when a strata plan is registered.

Is Shower Waterproofing a strata issue?

In New South Wales, waterproofing is categorised as a major renovation work. Also, walls and shared plumbing are generally part of strata common property, and therefore usually owners corporation responsibility to fix and maintain.

What are the rights of a strata owner?

This means that the owner of the above unit will have to foot the bill for repair works. Every strata owner’s rights are protected under the SMT, where any dispute related to strata management falls under the jurisdiction of the SMT.

What are the strata rules in SA about tenants rights to have pets?

What are the strata rules in SA about a tenants rights to have pets? Answer: Generally the strata corporation does not take any questions or queries from the tenant and it is best you raise the issue with the landlord.

Can you have pets in a Strata Corporation?

Answer: Generally the strata corporation does not take any questions or queries from the tenant and it is best you raise the issue with the landlord. Generally, the strata corporation does not take any questions or queries from the tenant and it is best you raise the issue about your rights to have pets with the landlord.

How many people live in a strata title in Malaysia?

Chris Tan, Founder and Managing Partner of Chur Associates gives the rundown on strata living. Strata living is fast becoming a way of life in Malaysia, currently roughly 30% of the country’s population is living in strata-title buildings.