NSW Q: We have a pavilion which can be booked free of charge. Since COVID, there has been a cleaning fee for each booking. While this seemed reasonable in the past, our committee is not reviewing the decision until their next meeting in 2023. Is this unreasonable?
QLD Q: In minutes from a previous meeting, the committee agreed to repair damage to my unit. Now they tell me the minutes were recorded incorrectly. Is the committee bound by their decision recorded in the minutes?
VIC Q: Our fire door closer has started to leak. The fitting is on the inside, connected to the front door of the apartment. The fitting would only be 3 or so years old. Should this be covered under warranty, and is this the responsibility of the Owners Corporation or the lot owner?
SA Q: Our complex wishes to paint the exterior of all townhouses. The painting of one townhouse will incur extra costs due to a pergola that has been added to the exterior of the building. Who should pay this extra cost?
NAT: Your new apartment may not be as energy efficient as you think
Many people choose apartments for their good energy efficiency, but not every apartment is as energy efficient as the development advertises.
Michael Ambrose, CSIRO
