The Information and Community Education Unit gets many queries about keys, fobs, swipe cards and security access to body corporate buildings or scheme land. The legislation does not deal specifically with keys, fobs or swipe cards. It is important to note there is no explicit entitlement or ‘right’ under the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (the Act) or any of the Regulation Modules, for access to these items. The information provided in response to the questions is based on various adjudicators’ orders that have dealt with issues about keys, fobs, swipe cards and security access.
Read on for answers to common FAQ’s covering changing locks, who pays for replacement and extra keys, master key systems, access to units and garage door remotes.