@JimmyT said:
That’s simply not true. Maybe in Queensland, KP. But here in NSW you can create and enforce by-laws that cover the appearance of your lot from elsewhere in the strata scheme or even from outside. For instance, some buildings insist on a certain colour of internal blinds so the building has a uniform appearance from outside. That’s private property on a private lot. So, certainly as far as NSW and Victoria are concerned, you are wrong.
I’m sure this is a windup JT because you surely not advocating that Strata can insist that table and chairs must be removed from a balcony (or courtyard) if they are visible from the common areas or outside.
Bearing in mind 50% of balconies now have glass fronts which makes anything on the balcony visible and so could be classed as spoiling the uniform appearance of the building. Any EC in QLD that tried to enforce this standard bylaw regarding appearance would be voted out at the next AGM.
I don’t think I can last remember when I’ve not seen tables and chairs (and other items) on occupied balconies in Oz.