Welcome to your first edition of strata news for 2021!
We hope you enjoyed a lovely, safe break over the holiday period. Our office open today, although we are not all back on board as yet. The LookUpStrata Team is set for an exciting and busy year in strata.
Just a quick reminder. Our Ask A Strata Question serve does not resume until February. Feel free to submit questions via our Contact page, however, please be aware there will be an extended delay in getting back to you.
Happy New Year everyone. 
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Latest Articles From the LookUpStrata Blog

NSW Q: Our strata manager refuses to hold our AGM after office hours. Should this be an expected service or is he being inflexible?


Leanne Habib,
Premium Strata

QLD Q: I live in a complex of 4 units. If I was to install solar panels on my roof which would not impact on any of the other units would they be insured by our Body Corporate Insurance?

Michael Kleinschmidt, Stratum Legal

WA Q: If a strata unit is owned by a Pty Ltd company, can a director of that company or part owner who is NOT a Director become a strata council member?

Luke Downie, Realmark

NAT Q: A lot owner had damage to her floors caused by a shower leak. Who pays the excess and who should pay for damages?

Tyrone Shandiman
Strata Insurance Solutions

Last Edition's Star Articles

NSW Q: One of our lot's water meter leaked resulting in an excess water bill. Is the affected Unit entitled to claim the excess water charges from our Owners Corporation?

Leanne Habib,
Premium Strata

QLD Q: As owner residents, we are in the minority in our large complex. Concerned about committee decision for expenses, are we entitled to know the committee members who also own investment units? 

Todd Garsden, Mahoneys

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NSW: Have Your Say

Help shape the future of strata laws in NSW

More than one million people in NSW are being invited to have their say on how laws can be changed to improve the experience of the growing number of people living and working in strata communities.
Read more about it here: Help shape the future of strata laws
Submissions close 7 March 2021

WA: Have Your Say

Medium Density Code in WA

The State Government is seeking feedback on a proposed draft Medium Density Code.  This Code will form part of SPP 7.3 Residential Design Codes Volume 1 (R-Codes), to encourage greater diversity of well-designed housing to meet the changing needs and expectations of our community.
Submissions close 16 Apr 2021

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