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NSW: COVID-19 | Complete Guide for Strata Manager, Strata Owners and Suppliers
Strata Community Association (NSW)

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we are forced to shelter in our apartments . The economy is being placed into hibernation, but strata cannot hibernate. We are facing an unprecedented challenge and must have a coordinated effort to get through this.

QLD: Q&A Body Corporate Voting Rules - What You Can and Can't Do
Chris Irons, Hynes Legal

Question: What is the procedure for committee voting? Does one committee member move a motion and another committee member seconded that motion? Then after that, the committee members vote?

WA: Q&A Is Pest Control Like Termites A Strata Responsibility?
David Clark,
Houspect WA

Question: Is there an industry standard for what a pest company should provide to strata and Lot owners in regard to the annual inspection by way of a pest control certificate or similar?

NSW: Q&A How To Deal With the Noisy Tenants In The Apartment Above
Leanne Habib, of Premium Strata

Question: I'd like the noisy tenants in the apartment above me to be aware of the disturbance they are creating and the lot owner to change the flooring and comply with sound proofing requirements. Is this achievable?

SA: Q&A Strata Maintenance Responsibility
Tony Johnson,
Stratarama

Question: I bought my unit years ago and it included an old water tank in the back yard area. The tank has deteriorated and needs to be removed. Is this a strata maintenance responsibility?

QLD: Body Corporate Spending Limits During COVID-19
Todd Garsden, Mahoneys

As finances become tight during COVID 19, it is important that bodies corporate and body corporate managers ensure costs are properly managed. That includes complying with body corporate spending limits. 

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