Estate stuff.
There are a few developments over near where I am that primarily townhouses. There is common land and strata rules that apply to lots of things. However, Aussie apathy strikes and there's a lot of leniency, unless someone complains long and loud. It's very similar to what you have, living in a flat, but the building(s) are a different shape. This it would be a forerunner to a HOA.
Wade.
"All around me are nothing but fakes
Come with me on the biggest fake of all!"