The QLD Strata Magazine
  • Legislation Changes – Insurance
  • Fire Regulations and Fire Door Compliance
  • Record Keeping and The CMS
  • Nominations for the Chairperson’s Position
  • Lot Owner Access to common area CCTV Footage
  • Rights of Smokers vs Rights of Non Smokers
  • Who is Responsible for Treating Bed Bugs?
  • Unreasonable Strata Bylaws – the Dog Must Not Make Noise…
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Latest Articles From the LookUpStrata Blog

NSW Q: A lot owner in our 6 lot scheme has been overseas for over a year and hasn't paid his levies for that duration. Why would our strata wait so long to recover the debt?

Leanne Habib,
Premium Strata

QLD: New Regulation Modules Q&A | Todd Garsden Mahoneys

On 1 March 2021 new regulation modules commenced which affect bodies corporate in Queensland. This webinar, including Q&As, discusses the reforms.
Todd Garsden, Mahoneys

QLD Q: I live in a strata complex under the accommodation module. Who is responsible for cracking cement in my garage?

William Marquand, Tower Body Corporate

WA Q: Who is responsible for strata insurance excess in WA?


Leonie Milonas,
PSC Property Lync Insurance Brokers

ACT Q: For erecting a fence where one did not exist previously, do Owners Corporation approval requirements apply or do the two relevant neighbours just need to agree?

Christopher Kerin, Kerin Benson Lawyers

QLD Q: What records/registers must the secretary or body corporate manager bring to the AGM?



Chris Irons,
Hynes Legal

NAT: Only a small fraction of buildings with flammable cladding have been fixed, and owners are feeling the strain

 Trivess Moore, David Oswald and Simon Lockrey, RMIT University

NSW: Considering Mediation?

How should your owners corporation deal with a request from a lot owner to attend at Mediation?
Warwick van Ede,
JS Mueller & Co Lawyers

Last Edition's Star Articles

NSW Q: Can a "no pets" bylaw be valid on the grounds of resident’s allergies? Can the Owners Corporation demand medical evidence to prove the allergy actually exists?

Adrian Mueller, JS Mueller & Co Lawyers

QLD Q: Our body corporate manager has paid an admin cost out of our sinking fund. What is the best course of action, as requests to the Body Corporate manager appear to be ignored?

Todd Garsden, Mahoneys

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NAT: Artibus Innovation - Certificate IV in Strata Community Management: Industry Validation Survey

On behalf of the Property Services IRC, Artibus Innovation is seeking stakeholder feedback on the Certificate IV in Strata Community Management. To find out more about the project, please visit the Strata Community Management project page. 
This survey closes on 31 March.

Cancer Council QLD - Second-Hand Cigarette Smoke Survey

Been exposed to your neighbours’ second-hand cigarette smoke in your QLD apartment complex? Cancer Council Qld wants to hear from you!
Complete our short survey. Your answers will help Cancer Council take action and advocate for Queenslanders. Survey open until 28 March 2021

NSW Government - 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 April 2021
UPDATE
: Now includes additional survey about keeping pets in strata

WA Apartment Advocacy - Awards for Council of Owners

The WAAA has launched a new awards programme which seeks nominations from Council of Owners.  The awards which opened on 1 February and closes on 31 March is calling for nominations from Council of Owners to demonstrate best practice within Strata Companies. Good luck!
Enter due: 31 March. Awards Presentation Night: 21 May
To nominate your COO or find out more click here

Upcoming Events:

Western Australia

SCA (WA): Committee Training - Strata Starter
SCA (WA) office: 25 March 2021, 5 - 8 pm

Perth City Farm:
A Guide to Solar Power Retrofits in Strata Complexes
Perth: 15 April 2021, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
National

Artibus: Strata Community Management qualification conversation
WEBINAR: 25 March 2021, 12 pm AEDT

SCA:
2021SCA Australia and New Zealand Conference: Share the Vision
Adelaide Convention Centre: 22 - 23 June 2021

Upcoming Events:

New South Wales

Bannermans March Lunch N Learn Webinar: New Pets Laws, Sustainability Reform & Strata Law Improvements
WEBINAR: 26 Mar, 1:30 pm AEDT

OCN + Arena Energy Consulting:
Unravelling Embedded Networks
WEBINAR: 31 Mar, 1 - 2 pm AEDT

City of Sydney Council and Waverley Council:
Getting solar power approved for your strata building
WEBINAR: 29 Apr, 1 pm AEDT
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