Background
Under certain circumstances, the strata company may have to enter a lot to resolve and issue which, if left unattended may become significantly worse, putting the building or even the residents, at risk.
An example may be a burst pipe within a wall which may only be accessed from within a unit, so it would be necessary for the strata company to request the owner turns off the water and ensure the pipe is properly fixed, before dealing with resultant damage.
What if the owner is un-cooperative or unavailable? In these circumstances, the Act sets out powers which the strata company may use to resolve the situation.