Access Keys

• Number of access keys per lot.
• Process of applying for another access key.
• Cost for additional access keys.

Air-conditioning

• Location of split-system or inverter split-system unit.
• Specific manufacturer, model, size and colour.
• Not to produce unreasonable level of noise.
• Must be of an appearance in keeping with the rest of the scheme.
• Location of air conditioning compressor and dripper.

Building management contract

Matters disclosed include:

1. duration;
2. price;
3. scope of services; and
4. other relevant information.

Alcohol consumption

Prohibits the consumption of alcohol on or in:

1. the pool area;
2. the barbecue area; or
3. the common areas.

Exclusive Use

Parts of common property may include:

1. roof voids;
2. car parking spaces; or
3. storage spaces.

Fire safety compliance

• Restricts change of locks
• Deals with maintaining fire alarms within lots.
• Provides indemnities for costs associated with non-compliance.

Flooring

• Types of flooring systems permitted/prohibited.
• If a change is proposed the requirement for acoustic testing and standard of compliance being established.

Green initiatives

• Solar panels.
• Water tanks.
• Other initiatives.

Moving and storing goods or furniture

• Consent of Owners corporation required.
• Times which transportation of goods is permitted.
• Bond payable.
• Access.
• Liability for any damage.
• Indemnities for losses
• Prohibit storage of hazardous materials

Overcrowding of lots

• No more than two residents in a one bedroom or studio, excepting children.
• No more than four residents in a two bedroom, excepting children
• Not to contravene any law or LEP applicable to the scheme

Pets

• Prohibit all pets.
• Allow certain pets.
• Allow pets subject to certain conditions and the consent of the owners corporation.
• Owners responsibilities in relation to their pets

Restriction of use

• Specifically restricted commercial activities.
• Specifically restricted retail activities

Security devices

• Restriction of types of security devices, such as, fly screens, security bars on doors.

Smoking

Prohibit smoking on or in either or all of:

1. the common property;
2. the lots; or
3. courtyards or balconies of the lots

Storage units in car parking spaces

• Type of product, manufacturer, colour, materials and model.
• Prohibits storage of hazardous materials

Foxtel equipment

• Regulate requests for installation.
• Regulate connection to a lot.

Use of common property

• Rules relating to the use of barbeque/pool area.
• Not to create disruption to peaceful enjoyment of others owners occupiers.
• Remove rubbish and clean the area immediately after use.

Works program

Specifies:

• Documents required.
• Consents to be obtained.
• Prohibited works.
• Insurance and bond requirements.
• Permitted materials, colours and brands.
• Conduct whilst works are in progress, e.g. hours of operation and transportation of materials.
• Certification of works.
• Indemnities for losses.

Standard by-law 5 contained in Schedule 1 of the Act or the Regulations

• By-law 5 authorises damage to the common property in certain circumstances but does not authorise additions to the common property.
• By-law 5 is subject to the section 52 and 65A below

Section 52 by-law

Conferring right of exclusive use or special privilege

• Section 52 by-laws can be used to authorise the exclusive use or confer a special privilege in relation to common property or specified parts of common property and may transfer the obligation to the owner and subsequent owners to maintain and upkeep the works on common property.

Section 65A by-law

Authorising improvements to common property

• Section 65A of the Act provides for the method of approval of the owners of the owners corporation to make improvements to the common property.
• A by-law made under section 65A may transfer the obligation to the owner and subsequent owners to maintain the works on the common property.

Other forms of consent

• Other forms of consent or authorisation may be suitable, such as subdivision and transfer.

More Information

• See following links for more information:Greeening your building and Works by owners