Can strata make my neighbour turn off their light?

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An Aussie renter who claims to be kept up all night by a bright light coming from their neighbour’s apartment has sparked debate about who is really responsible for the issue. The NSW tenant questioned whether leaving the light on all night was illegal as well as if their landlord was obligated to provide blockout curtains in the apartment. The renter said they were at a loss after being kept awake all night due to the neighbour’s bright kitchen light shining into their apartment at all hours. The renter said a neighbour’s kitchen lamp keeps them awake all night. “I live in an NSW apartment block, and my neighbour opposite has a bright lamp on in their kitchen all night, every night,” they told Yahoo News. “It shines into my apartment and keeps me awake. I’ve no idea who lives in the apartment, as it’s a block of 20 or more apartments, and I’m not sure how to ask them to turn off the lamp. “Is my landlord obliged to install blackout blinds so the light doesn’t come into my apartment?” The issue drew a mixed response online, with many simply questioning why the tenant didn’t simply wear a sleep mask at night or get some cheap curtains. “Spotlight has a sale on. Go buy some curtains,...

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