SCHEDULE 1 - Model by-laws SCHEDULE 1 - Model by-laws

Section 90(3)

1.   Duty to keep lot in good order and repair

(1) The owner of a lot must keep buildings and structural improvements on the lot in a state of good repair and to a standard in keeping with other buildings and structural improvements on the site.

(2) The owner must carry out any work in relation to the owner's lot that the owner is required to carry out by –

(a) a public or local authority; or

(b) the body corporate.

(3) [Schedule 1 Amended by No. 33 of 2006, s. 40, Applied:18 Dec 2006] The owner of a lot must not, without the written permission of the body corporate –

(a) make or permit a change to the exterior character, design or finish of buildings or structural improvements on the lot; or

(b) construct any new building or make any structural improvements on the lot unless they conform to the exterior character, design and finish of any existing buildings or structural improvements on the site.

2.   Duty to prevent nuisance

The owner or occupier of a lot must not use the lot, or permit its use, in a way that causes a nuisance to the owner or occupier of any other lot.

3.   Duty to allow access for maintenance and repair of common property

(1) The body corporate is entitled to reasonable access to a lot for the purpose of maintaining, repairing or replacing the common property.

(2) A person authorised by the body corporate may enter the lot for that purpose –

(a) after giving reasonable notice of intention to exercise the rights of access to the occupier of the lot; or

(b) in an emergency, without notice.