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NAT: Coronavirus & Strata - What Does the Legislation Say? Not Much

Join us for our very first Facebook Live Event, Monday 16 March to find out about the implications of Coronavirus for Strata Managers, Committees and Lot Owners. Featuring Frank Higginson and Chris Irons from Hynes Legal. Don't panic! Stay calm.

NSW: Q&A How Many Storeys is my Building (Home Warranty Insurance)?

Christopher Kerin, Kerin Benson Lawyers
Question: We moved into our new apartment in Dec 2017. There are 20 apartments on 3 levels above ground and our garages basement underneath. Is this considered a 3 or 4 level apartment block?

VIC: Q&A Cigarette Butts From the Neighbour Upstairs

Jane Giacobbe, 
Strata Reports Victoria & NSW

Question: We live on the ground floor and have up to 20 cigarette butts in our garden each day from a neighbour upstairs. How do we deal with this? We are not sure who is causing the litter.

QLD: Q&A Authorising Common Property Garden Improvements

Chris Irons,
Hynes Legal
Question: If a lot owner makes a garden on common property without approval who gives approval for this unauthorised improvement? Is it the body corporate committee or body corporate?

QLD: Q&As Keys, fobs, swipe cards, security access and issues

Jane Wilson,
Acting Commissioner for BCCM

The legislation does not deal specifically with keys, fobs or swipe cards. It is important to note there is no explicit entitlement or ‘right’ under The Act or any of the Regulation Modules, for access to these items.

SA: Q&A Strata Maintenance Responsibility - Painting, windows, balconies

Tony Johnson,
Stratarama

Question: Lack of gutter maintenance has caused damage to my unit and surrounding common property. How do I get reimbursed the cost of the engineer's report plus motivate the corporation to carry out the necessary repairs?

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WA: Proposed reforms to the approval process for commercial buildings

Building and Energy is inviting WA to share their views on ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the commercial building approval process, including the process for approving apartment buildingsTo find out more click here. Submissions close 3 Apr.

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Upcoming Events

New South Wales


OCN Seminar on Fire Safety in Apartment Buildings - Impacts Post 6 April Reforms 
Lavender Bay: 14 Mar, 9:30 am - 1 pm

City of Sydney: Strata Skills 101 Strata Committees: Roles and responsibilities 
Sydney: 17 Mar, 6 - 8 pm

City of Sydney: Strata Skills 101 Renovation Rules: Repairs and renovation basics for strata living
Sydney: 24 Mar, 6 - 8 pm

Strata Community Insurance: 2020 Autumn Forum. Essentials of Strata Insurance – Practical Solutions to Managing Risk 
Sydney: 25 Mar, 8:30 - 10:30 am

SCA (NSW): Strata Owners Committee Training 
Chatswood: 16 Apr, 9 am - 1:30 pm

City of Sydney: Strata Skills 101 Strata By-Laws: Rights and responsibilities for strata living
Sydney: 5 May, 6 - 8 pm

City of Sydney: Strata Skills 101 Strata Paws: Living with pets in apartments
Sydney: 12 May, 6 - 8 pm

City of Sydney: Strata Skills 101 Strata Meetings: Why good governance matters
Sydney: 26 May, 6 - 8 pm

City of Sydney: Strata Skills 101 Strata Levies: A planning essential for strata
Sydney: 9 June, 6 - 8 pm

SCA (NSW): Strata Owners Day Standby for more
Sydney: 20 June

SCA (NSW): Strata Owners Committee Training 
Chatswood: 20 Aug, 9 am - 1:30 pm

SCA (NSW): Strata Owners Committee Training 
Chatswood: 26 Nov, 9 am - 1:30 pm
 

Upcoming Events

National


LookUpStrata Live Facebook Event: Coronavirus and Strata - What Does the Legislation Say? Not Much
16 Mar, am


WWF: Earth Hour
28 Mar, 8:30 - 9:30 pm

SCA Conference 2020 Australia and New Zealand
Adelaide, 23-24 Jun

Western Australia


WA Apartment Advocacy: The role of Council of Owners
Perth: 11 Mar, 5:30 - 7 pm

SCA WA: Owner Workshop - Committee Training
Subiaco: 19 Mar, 1 - 5 pm

LookUpStrata WA Strata Reforms Information Session
Perth: 1 Apr, 10 am - 12 pm

Queensland


SCA (Qld) 2020 Conference: A Brain, A Heart & Courage
Brisbane: 12 - 13 Mar

Strata in Skirts: Speed Networking
South Brisbane: 27 Mar, 5 - 8 pm
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