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Latest Articles

NSW: Q&A Tenants at the Dinner Table - Can Tenants Attend Strata Meetings?

Andrew Terrell,
Bright & Duggan
Question: We live in a small strata complex where half the residents are tenants.

Can tenants attend strata meetings and hold positions on the committee?

QLD: Management Rights, Extensions and the Committee’s Decision

Todd Garsden, Hynes Legal
Question: Our committee is considering rejecting the proposed assignment of management rights by the current manager. Our solicitor will engage an “independent” person to make a decision on the suitability of the proposed assignee and has advised the Body Corporate should follow this recommendation.

SA: Q&A Who is Responsible for Repair and Maintenance of Windows

Flavia Ger,
Ace Body Corporate Management
Question: One of the unit owners has cement in between the brickwork on the exterior of their unit breaking and also around their windows. Who is responsible for the repair and maintenance of windows and window tracks?

NSW: Q&A If Executive Committee isn't Acting Appropriately

Leanne Habib,
Premium Strata
Question: We have a toxic person on the strata executive committee who is suing the owners corporation and planning a leadership spill to take over as chairman. How do we handle this?

NSW New case law: managing agent and landlord found liable for their tenant’s fall in her apartment

Sophia Jiang, Omega Legal
A recent case is a stern reminder (with a $330,000+ price tag) to stay on top of periodic inspections and maintenance and repair works on your premises to avoid being sued for negligence by your tenant.

NSW: 5 Most Useful By-laws:
3. Parking By-Law

Adrian Mueller,
JS Mueller & Co Lawyers
No. 3 Most Useful By-law is the Parking By-law. What does it do? What doesn't it Cover? From parking rules to permits, we take a closer look at this bylaw.

Last Edition's Star Articles

QLD: Q&A Can We Have Front Door Mat in the Foyer?

Peter Hunt,
Mathews Hunt Legal

NSW: 5 Most Useful By-laws: 2. Master Renovations By-law

Adrian Mueller,
JS Mueller & Co Lawyers

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NSW: Enter the SCA NSW Strata Community and Engagement Award

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North QLD: Register for the Strata Title Inspection Program

Registration is Now Open! The North Queensland Strata Title Inspection Program is a three year project that is the development and carrying out of an inspection and assessment program for Body Corporate properties in North Queensland.

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VIC: Owners Corporations and Other Acts Amendment Bill

The release of the exposure draft provides a final opportunity for stakeholders to comment on the proposed reforms before the Bill is finalised for introduction into Parliament. Submissions close 10 May, 2019.

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