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Latest Articles From the LookUpStrata Blog

NSW Q: What can the owners corporation committee do to gain access to our Strata scheme’s data that is being withheld by our retired Strata Manager?

Leanne Habib, Premium Strata

QLD Q: In our scheme, there are no by-laws relating to use of the pool or BBQ facilities. The by-law says to refer to the signage in the area. Is this enough?

Todd Garsden, Mahoneys

VIC: Signing a Contract on Behalf of the Owners Corporation

Is it efficient for one lot owner to sign a contract on behalf of the owners corporation? Are two lot owners required to witness the use of the common seal?
Rochelle Castro,
RC & Co Lawyers

NSW Q: We are in a duplex. The other owner gives power to their Real Estate Agent who repels any action by us the owner to paint the property or have their tenants abide by Common Property Rules. Can they do that?

Allison Benson, Kerin Benson Lawyers

QLD Q: A lot owner has rented out his unit and no longer lives on site. He regularly use the pool and BBQ with a large group of friends. Can the committee refuse him access to common areas?

Chris Irons, Hynes Legal

NAT: Is the Perfect Levy Storm Brewing?

Financial stress is continuing to build for many Owners and may lead to significant levy stress in the last quarter of 2020 and the first quarter of 2021.
QIA Group

Last Edition's Star Articles

NSW: Update on 'No Pets' By-Laws in Strata - The Miniature Schnauzer That Roared

The Court of Appeal decision has made it abundantly clearly that by-laws providing a blanket ban on pets will likely be found to be invalid. 
David Bannerman, Bannermans Lawyers

QLD Q: A simple way of getting rid of a tenant is to advise them when the lease agreement is due that the rent will be increased to an amount that they will not pay. Would this be legal?

Rob Honeycombe,
Bees Nees City Realty

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Western Australia

Upcoming Events:
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Tisher Liner FC Law: Commercial and Retail Lease Update 
WEBINAR: 19 Oct, 1 - 2 pm AEDT
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People in Strata: Networking Event
Sunshine Coast: 16 Oct,  4 -7 pm AEST

BCCM: New Standard Module Regulation 2020
WEBINAR: 21 Oct,  2 pm AEST

People in Strata: Special Xmas Gala: Strata Managers and support staff
Brisbane: 6 Nov,  6 - 11 pm AEST

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City of Sydney: Chemical CleanOut event 
Alexandra: 17 Oct, 9 am - 3:30 pm AEDT

Waverly Council: Saving water in apartments 
WEBINAR: 22 Oct, 9:30 - 10:30 am AEDT
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SCA: Property Legislation Update 
Bentley: 22 Oct, 2 – 5 pm AWST

SCA: WA Compliance Series 2: All Things Fire, Health and Safety 
Bentley: 5 Nov, 8 – 9:30 am AWST

SCA: CHU SCA (WA) 2020 Convention 
Burswood: 20 Nov, 9 am – 3 pm AWST
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