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I have just discovered (having been away for a number of years) that our new chairperson is a super host with AirBnB since 2016 (bought into our 8 unit block only 14months ago ) and has either the entire apt or single bedroom listed all year round advertising that guests can bring their furry pets as well even though the call of nature means that the come down the stairs and naturally out the front door and squat on the pathway or in vegetation. What can one do??? Our SM company does not wish to know and neither do they wish to discuss separate water meters.
We are subsidising the BnB business although I sent the link for a established business re separate meters which does not necessitate every unit to install them the one sentence answer NO without qualifying WHY and they are willing to speak about SOMETIME???
How do I handle it???? Please.
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I quickly read the posts as I have had a very long couple of days, but even so, wish to pass on something I learned a few weeks ago. Apologies if I misread any post.
When it comes to by-laws prohibiting STHL, a strata can adopt by-laws that limit short-term rental accommodation in their strata scheme, by banning it in lots that are not the host’s principal place of residence.
However, if someone lives in a strata property as their principal place of residence, the by-law has no effect on them. In fact, they will still be able to rent out their premises in part or in whole while they live there, or while they are temporarily away.
In short, the 3 mth rule you describe has no impact on an owner occupier.
When it comes to notification or contacting the short stayer, I would want to keep in touch the owner occupier who would or should inform his/her “guests” of any complaint by the OC. Short termers in my experience have no interest in adhering to recommendations or directives from third parties ie anyone but the “host” or in this case, AB&B.
When it comes to by-laws prohibiting STHL, a strata can adopt by-laws that limit short-term rental accommodation in their strata scheme, by banning it in lots that are not the host’s principal place of residence.
This only applies in Greater Sydney and one or two selected regional centres. Elsewhere, it’s open slather and a ban on short-term rentals would be invalid.
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Jimmy, I stand corrected. Thank you for pointing this out.
While on the topic of ABB, I can say that in my experience ABB couldn’t give a hoot about landlords. Their focus is guests and hosts.
Case in point: when I tired of tenants subletting via ABB I contacted ABB and made clear the “host” has no legal right to make my premises available and I want it stopped forthwith. I made clear that the tenant had neither my consent nor was there any provision in the lease to sublet for <90 days. ABB’s response to me? Talk to the hand.
I had to go to NCAT to put a stop to it.