Unit title owners own part of a building, such as an apartment or townhouse. They also own a share of common areas such as lifts, lobbies or driveways.

Unit title properties can be residential (for example, apartments or units) and/or commercial (for example, shops or offices).

There are different rights and responsibilities for unit title owners. If you are thinking of buying or renting a unit title, you should know what’s involved.


There are extra things you should consider when buying or selling a unit title. Know what you are committing to before you make a decision.


The Unit Titles Act 2010 is the law that covers all unit titles. 


The healthy homes standards introduce specific and minimum standards for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture ingress and drainage, and draught stopping in rental properties.


Different rules apply for both tenants and landlords when you’re renting a unit title.


The body corporate rules also apply to a commercial tenant.

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