@JimmyT said:
I pity the poor neighbours who have to put up with all this work when there are no restrictions over working hours, noise , mess etc. Fotr instance, in our block permission to do this kind of work comes with controlled times for things like hammer drilling, so that it can all be dealt with in one or two spells, not be a constant that goes on intermiitently for weeks.
The default QLD bylaws like those in NSW don’t allow residents to cause a noise nuisance or make a mess on the common property (or even lot property if it’s visible from the common property). Also how often do residents refurbish kitchens or bathrooms (not exactly an annual process).
Also our owners don’t have to register a bylaw every time they make changes as the onus falls on the owner to prove that the Strata accepted responsibility (simple motion passed by OC or EC would be sufficient (but EC or OC would have to be pretty thick to vote to accept this)) for any alteration done but most owners don’t even try to get the strata to accept this responsibility for something that benefits only 1 owner.