I think in the first instance, you need to have a chat with the landlord and tell them that it’s time the alleged drug dealer moved on. Only they can terminate the tenancy – the owners corp can’t.
You might also circulate a “proposal” to install CCTV cameras to monitor common areas, pointing out that apartment front doors are common property so there are no concerns about privacy, under the law.
This need only be a kite-flying exercise, to see how the alleged miscreant responds. Chances are they will be alarmed enough at the prospect of increased scrutiny to leave of their own volition.
Digby is quite wrong to say “If the tenant performs an unlawful act against you or the strata scheme there is not much you can do.”
Strata law doesn’t make you immune to common law. Assaults, abuse, threats and illegal behaviour can be dealt with without any reference to strata law or, for that matter, residential tenancy agreements.
And strata law has several avenues, including Notices To Comply and NCAT orders to deal with bad behaviour.
However, it should be recognised that the high security and restricted access of modern apartment buildings make them a perfect haven for drug dealers and their ilk. That’s why some drug dealers are model neighbours – provided they don’t ply their trade in the actual building – as they don’t want to poo in their own nest, so to speak.
But, as explained above, using a rented property for illegal purposes invalidates a lease – although you have to prove it.
So quiet diplomacy with the landlord would be the first step for me. They have a responsibility over the behaviour of their tenants and a gentle nudge may be all it takes.