Common property
The parts of a sectional-title scheme that are not individual sections and are generally shared, administered, or controlled through the body corporate.
Definition
Common property questions can involve parking, roofs, gardens, pipes, lifts, corridors, exclusive-use areas, maintenance, damage, alterations, insurance, rules, levy allocation, and access. A practical review should check the sectional plan, conduct and management rules, body corporate resolutions, maintenance records, photos, expert reports, and CSOS correspondence.
Key takeaways
The parts of a sectional-title scheme that are not individual sections and are generally shared, administered, or controlled through the body corporate.
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Related legal problems
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Common situations
Common property dispute
Exclusive-use area dispute
Maintenance dispute
Related resources
Resources and guides
Property Transactions and Occupation Document Checklist
Property Transactions and Occupation Document Checklist: prepare Offer to purchase, Lease, Title deed and identify missing records before legal advice.
ConveyancingClient Document PackSectional Title Dispute Evidence Pack
Sectional Title Dispute Evidence Pack: organise Conduct rules, Management rules, Levy statements and a dated evidence index before your consultation.
ConveyancingChecklistProperty Dispute Checklist
Property Dispute Checklist for preparing documents, facts, dates, and questions connected to property law.
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What does Common property mean?
The parts of a sectional-title scheme that are not individual sections and are generally shared, administered, or controlled through the body corporate.
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