#30020
Lady Penelope
Flatchatter

    From your comment it appears that you have confused administrative charges with another type of charge – a ‘wear and tear’ charge.

    Generally you cannot discriminate between occupants of the building.

    There is an obligation on owner’s corporations to be reasonable in decision making.

    The material used on the flooring should be sufficiently durable to withstand suitcases and other wheeled devices. If it isn’t then perhaps your building should consider installing something that will cope better with both foot traffic and suitcase traffic.

    If cabin crew or airline pilots were to live in your building then they too would frequently take suitcases across the common areas. Parents with prams, people in wheelchairs or with mobility aids, all use wheeled devices that could accidentally bump walls etc.

    If you believe that occupants are causing willful damage (rather than accidental damage) then you can always suggest the installation of CCTV cameras, in the common areas and if damage is found to be willful then your scheme could make a claim against the owner of the AirBNB apartments. Owners are responsible for the conduct of their guests and their invitees.