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**TODAY** NAT: ASK US ANYTHING (STRATA INSURANCE)

Stand by for our next Facebook Live Q&A Session 
TODAY at Midday AEST we'll be joined by
Tyrone Shandiman, Strata Insurance Solutions 
to answer all of your Strata Insurance questions.
 Be sure to like our Facebook page so you don't miss this and future Q&A sessions. We have some exciting guests lined up.
Please Note: We are unable to provide legal advice or respond to specific circumstances. Please keep your questions general and be sure to include your state. See you there!

QLD: FRIDAY Q&A Smoking in Strata LIVE Facebook Event with Hynes Legal

Smoking in strata: it’s one of the most intensely disputed topics we see in bodies corporate. But do you REALLY know what the situation is regarding smoking and what owners, tenants and committees can – and can’t do – about smoking and smoke drift?
Join Frank and Chris on Friday 10 July at 2 pm AEST in conjunction with LookUpStrata as they try to help you through the maze of smoking in strata.
Submit your questions here | Register for the event here

WA Reform Education Sessions [Webinars]

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To have advance notice of the session dates, register your interest here. We should have more information next week. If you registered for our Cancelled Session at the Town Hall earlier this year, you are already on our list.
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Latest Articles From the LookUpStrata Blog

COVID-19  Eased Restrictions Applicable To QLD Bodies Corporate
Tammy Lynch, Tower Body Corporate

As at 3 July 2020, the further easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Queensland is now in place. What does this mean for QLD Bodies Corporate, Committees and strata residents?

NSW: Q&A Strata approval for renovations – What is the process?
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata

Question: To undertake major and minor renovations, do we need a separate by-law submitted for each item or can it all be included in one special renovation by-law?

WA: Strata manager or council of owners not acting in your best interest?
Shane White, Strata Title Consult

Question: I am a new owner and new on the council of owners and I’m very concerned about the governance and incompetence of this committee.

ACT: CCTV Cameras and Privacy in Strata 
Jan Browne, Bridge Strata

Question: A lot owner has requested to install CCTV cameras. I'm the only owner to object because it affects my privacy the most. Can I do anything to stop this from going ahead?

QLD: Q&A Who is responsible for the maintenance of the building?
Chris Irons, Hynes Legal

Question: In storms, water enters our apartment via the window frames and runs down the walls. Who is responsible to fix this and stop the windows from leaking?

NSW: Q&A Strata Title Trees – What Can & Can’t the OC do?
Karina Heinz, Progressive Strata Services

Question:  The owners corporation has removed a tree which provided our apartment with shade and privacy. Does the owners corporation have any obligations to replace the tree?

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NSW: Q&A Positions on the Strata Committee
Karina Heinz, 
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NAT: Priorities for a post pandemic landlord-renter relationship in Australia
RMIT Invites you to participate in the research project ‘Priorities for a post pandemic landlord-renter relationship in Australia.’ We are interested in learning more about scale of the problems caused by Covid-19 for landlords and tenants. The results could help shape government action by providing research evidence into how to further assist the landlord-renter relationship. You can find out more via this FactSheet. You have until 12 July to complete the survey.
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Upcoming Events

Queensland

Hynes Legal + LookUpStrata: QLD Smoking in Strata [Facebook Live]
10 July, 2 pm AEST
Western Australia

LookUpStrata: WA Reform Education Sessions [Webinars]
Standby for more information. Register your interest here
National

LookUpStrata featuring Tyrone Shandiman, Strata Insurance Solution: Ask Us Anything (Strata Insurance) [Facebook Live]
8 July, Midday AEST | 10 am AWST
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