Check out our MEGA event section at the very bottom of the newsletter. We have special messages from the City of Sydney team for those in NSW and the Actsmart team for those in ACT:
NSW: The City of Sydney is kicking off another series of FREE strata workshops. We are covering topics from Levies to Governance to Living with Pets + more.
ACT: Strata managers and residents are invited to attend the FREE 2019 Actsmart Business Expo on 12 September. This is no ordinary expo. It’s Canberra’s biggest business expo showcasing the latest technologies in waste, water energy and solar. Attend a masterclass, enjoy networking and see over 40 exhibitors. Come and find out how Actsmart can support your owners corporations with sustainability advice and rebates.
Find out details in the Upcoming Events section below ⬇
Sophia Jiang, Omega Legal Question: We will be limited to two keys for our three bedroom unit. This will not only restrict access for our 6 residents but also our ability to short term let the property. What can we do?
David Young, Fire Escape Fire Escape has potential to save hundreds to thousands of lives, but it also has the capability to provide an invaluable communications service in the time following an emergency.
Todd Garsden,
Hynes Legal Question: Should our building manager have access to all apartments with a master key? What about owner-occupied lots, in case of emergency?
Leonie Milonas,
PSC Property Lync Insurance Brokers Question: A neighboured damaged the strata boundary fence. Insurance will cover the cost of repair, but who pays the excess?
Bailey Compton, Leverage Group This recent decision doesn’t require that the property manager or strata manager go to each building to check maintenance has been done. It does, however, highlight the importance of ensuring the job is carried out.
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SA: Shared Solar Rebates - apartments and multi-storey commercial buildings
The Sustainability Incentives Scheme will provide a range of rebates supporting community investment in sustainable technologies. Up to $20,000 per site (with a maximum of $500 per premise, not exceeding 20% of installation costs) – for sharing solar electricity in multi-storey premises (> 20 kW). Applications are now open.
The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment and the Department of Customer Service are seeking feedback on the draft instruments and Regulations that will introduce the state-wide planning framework and mandatory Code of Conduct for short-term-rental accommodation (STRA). The proposed changes are outlined in a Discussion Paper, which also seeks feedback about introducing a new industry-led STRA property register. Public feedback is invited up to 11 September 2019.
QLD: BCCM Regulations - Consultation on Draft Legislation
The community and stakeholders are invited to have their say on consultation drafts of new regulations to support the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997. Draft regulations, and information about the reforms included in the new regulations and how you can have your say can be found at the Department of Justice and Attorney-General community consultation website page.
Consultation for all draft regulations closes 18 October 2019.
