It amazing the differences between the states on building issues, isn't it?
If you happen to own a property with a granny flat or bungalow or sep. accom, why should you only be allowed to house family members there? What if granny dies? Are you supposed to leave it vacant? Whose responsibility is it to check that it is only a family member there? Do people have to present a birth certificate to a council officer? It's nuts!
They have a similar stance in WA also. At least in this respect I think NSW has it right.They do so, so that they cannot be occupied by other than family members.
If you happen to own a property with a granny flat or bungalow or sep. accom, why should you only be allowed to house family members there? What if granny dies? Are you supposed to leave it vacant? Whose responsibility is it to check that it is only a family member there? Do people have to present a birth certificate to a council officer? It's nuts!