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    I managed to get a ground floor flat in Kingsford next to UNSW. Nice flat, new complex, safe area etc. perfect to start I though. The thing is that due to the proximity of the complex to the university, there are a lot of students living here.

    I asked specifically to the agent before signing the contract about parties and noise levels and he told me that the complex is ruled by strict rules regarding the noise and disturbance and so on.. The thing is that my flat is next door (wall to wall) to a small indoor swimming pool with a lot of echo. the time table of the pool is up to 8:00pm but I use to be bothered by loud noises as consequently the pool is used for fun and parties with alcohol late night (from 8 to passed midnight)

    What I have been doing is changing my pjs, putting my jeans, going to the pool and kicking them out (pictures includes) telling that they will be reported if I see them again after 8:00pm (with not success) just like an grumpy old guy. I also sent an email to the state management and the ask me to call the emergency line in every occurrence, however, the thing is so frequent that I don't think that I have to sleep with the phone next to me to call them every time when they should ensure that the rules or the pool are accomplished (or enforced).

    I am not like that, I try to keep it cool and I use to hang out with younger people. I have tried to be patient but this thing is so frequent (and variate) that is taking out of my nerves, so my question is: apart of the emails and complaints to the agent (they administrate the complex), if there are another instance that I can recur (perhaps the city council? police?) or any other way to formally elevate my complaints to higher or different instances and on the other hand, if this is a reasonably reason to break my contract and move from here avoiding paying the penalty fee for early cancelation.

    Any comment would be really appreciated. Thanks!

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    Jimmy-T
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      Don't break your lease without talking to Fair Trading on 13 32 20 first.

      However, why be driven out of your home?

      There are plenty of simple ways that this pool could be locked down at night – electronic locks, timers on the lights, security cameras and motion sensors – none of which are terribly expensive.

      But you need to get your landlord to drive this issue and he needs to take it up with the strata manager and executive committee and do so without delay.

      Otherwise youcould go to Fair Trading and not only demand that he fixes the problem, but ask for compensation too.

      However, it's in your landlord's best interests to get this fixed now before it seriously damages the value of his property.

      The opinions offered in these Forum posts and replies are not intended to be taken as legal advice. Readers with serious issues should consult experienced strata lawyers.
      #14084

      Thanks Jimmy, 

      I'm new in the forum (and in the country) so may I ask you what is the role of the Strata Manager and executive commitment in all this and how to contact/involve them?

       

      Cheers

      #14085

      Got the meaning from wikipedia thanks! 

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