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Karina Heinz,
Progressive Strata Services Question: My apartment building is enforcing the parking rules. I’m happy to get our parking problems sorted, however, one of the community members uses the visitor parking whenever they want!
Dimitri Livas,
Savil Group The ACT Strata Reform package attempts to offer more protection to buyers, residents and owners corporations in strata plans with a range of new legislation.
Shelley Fitzgerald,
Allsorts Community Strata Question: Our chair has resigned. Are we required to call another GM to reestablish a viable committee? What options are there if no committee can be elected?
Ferm Engineering There are alternatives to full replacement of potentially flammable cladding on high-rise buildings, but insurers need to acknowledge owners’ loss mitigation efforts in premium rates
All events listed are FREE. Whether you are a lot owner, committee member or part of the strata industry, these events are a great way to network with others and be kept informed about your state's strata legislation.
Frank Higginson, Hynes Legal At this stage, we only have the Standard Module. We provide commentary on proposed changes. It is probably safe to say that changes to the other Modules may follow once the consultation period has closed.
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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. **LAST CHANCE!
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.
