Strata building remedial works and affected lot property

[alex2025]

Our building's Owners Corporation has been planning, for a few years already, major remedial works that include waterproofing balconies in our 60 year old building. The engineers' scope of works lists removal and replacement of balcony sliding doors as part of balcony works. The unit that I purchased a few months ago was renovated 2 years ago and a new soundproof sliding balcony door installed, with OC approval and with registration of a required by-law. The OC were aware of the planned remedial works at that time. It is an expensive door and I don't want it to be replaced. As our strata plan was registered before 1974 the balcony wall and the door are lot property. Am I entitled to require OC that my door to be re-installed after the balcony work completion? Or at least replaced by a similar soundproof door if re-installation is not possible?

PS. One more piece of information related to my questions. I've just learned that new regulations require that strata building remedial works, including all affected building elements, have to be in strict accordance with the BCA/NCC and the Australian Standards. As the balcony doors are affected by the planned work they have to comply with the standards at the completion of these works. As the unit renovation was done by the previous owner I do not have evidence that my door complies with these standards. I can not find information if the door can be tested on-site to get required certification.

 

[Aholicebhe]

I see it's been a while since you've posted, but I just want to ask—did you ever end up getting a written agreement or clarification from the strata about how future access to your lot will be handled? I'm in a similar spot and trying to figure out whether I should push for something in writing before works begin. Curious to hear how it played out for you.

 

[Kennexo]

I had a similar issue when damage from remedial works messed up my interior trim. The OC sorted repairs but didn't match the original finish well. I ended up replacing a few damaged pieces myself and found Torus Skirting | Buy Now With Free Delivery helpful for getting the same style skirting boards. It made it easier to get my place looking normal again without waiting on strata to figure things out.