Floors in the too-hard basket
While everybody is getting their tumble-dried knickers in a twist over the proposed changes to by-laws “allowing” laundry to be dried on balconies (provided it can’t be seen from the…
While everybody is getting their tumble-dried knickers in a twist over the proposed changes to by-laws “allowing” laundry to be dried on balconies (provided it can’t be seen from the…
QUESTION: I’m buying my first investment property and I would like to be a good landlord. Can you suggest books or websites that advise landlords of their rights and responsibilities.…
Everybody wants to renovate eventually, but when someone on the ground floor of an apartment block starts knocking out walls, they shouldn’t be surprised if more than the ceiling comes…
QUESTION: A while ago my landlord wanted to paint my flat and we agreed that I would do the job if he bought the paint and let me off with…
It may seem like common sense and even an act of kindness, but when you start putting things where they’re not wanted in your building, you could be asking for…
QUESTION: I’m currently settling into my new apartment but while I’m in bed at night I can hear my upstairs neighbour using and flushing her toilet. I’ve even been woken…
QUESTION: My problem isn’t that my flatmate is bad … she’s too good. She went through a tough time recently but she was helped by a church group and now…
QUESTION: My girlfriend and I split up pretty badly and I just moved out and went overseas for a few months. When I got back recently, I discovered my ex…
Many strata owners complain that their neighbours have too much control over their lives … then you get someone who feels there’s way too little. QUESTION: My owners corporation is…
Are there really 8000 unstable balconies in Australia? Could there be even more? After a wooden balcony packed with young people gave way during a party at a house in…
Renting a home can be cheaper and offer you more freedom than owning … but it comes at a cost. QUESTION: How can I fight a 60 days notice of…
Just because you rent your home doesn’t mean you don’t own nice things that are valuable and difficult to replace. But what happens when something goes wrong? QUESTION: Please settle…