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Kenuppa, the problem with 2 is that they are constantly changing.
I would by-pass the rental agent altogether and get in touch with the owner. They probably don’t know that their flat has new tenants every couple of weeks.
Oh, and you could demand that the landlord be fined for not notifying the strata committee that there is a new occupant under section 258 (below). That carries a maximum penalty of $550. Do that every time the tenants change and they’ll soon get the message.
If the strata committee refuses to get involved, you can pursue them under section 232 (2) “Failure to exercise a function”.
Actually, all you have to do is apply for mediation and they will see that you are serious
258: Tenancy notice to be given to owners corporation of leases or subleases
(1) If a lot is leased, the lessor must give notice of the lease, in accordance with this section, to the owners corporation not later than 14 days after the commencement of the lease.
Maximum penalty: 5 penalty units.
(2) If a lot is subleased, the sub-lessor must give notice of the sublease, in accordance with this section, to the owners corporation not later than 14 days after the commencement of the sublease.
Maximum penalty: 5 penalty units.
(3) If a lease or sublease of a lot is assigned, the assignor must give notice of the assignment, in accordance with this section, to the owners corporation not later than 14 days after the execution of the assignment.
Maximum penalty: 5 penalty units.
(4) The notice must be in writing and specify:
(a) the name of the tenant and an address for service of the tenant, and
(b) the date of commencement or assignment of the lease or sublease, as the case requires, and
(c) the name of any agent acting for the owner in respect of the lease or sublease.