The WA Strata Magazine | March 2021
  • New WA WHS Legislation
  • Who Makes the Insurance Claim when the Apartment Floods?
  • Unfinancial Lot Owners Attending the AGM
  • The Strata Manager's Figures don't Balance
  • Perform Your Due Diligence When Purchasing Strata
  • Lot Owner Procedures for Changes to Their Lot
  • No Fire Extinguishers in an Older Building
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Latest Articles From the LookUpStrata Blog

NSW Q: Would it be okay if a NSW pet bylaw required people to get approval from the Strata Committee before they permitted an animal in the building?

Adrian Mueller, JS Mueller & Co Lawyers

QLD Q: I came home to find a large red No Smoking sign on the wall directly in front of my apartment's front door. How can I get this removed?

Chris Irons, Hynes Legal

WA Q: Is the amount of 15% simple interest is still payable on overdue strata levies with the new Strata Titles Act, 1 May 2020?

Jordan Dinga,
Abode Strata

NSW Q: One lot owner is refusing to pay levies. What is the correct/recommended procedure to pursue debt recovery and in what order should those steps be taken?

Leanne Habib, Premium Strata

QLD Q: Do strata complex registered under a Standard Module have a better case for restricting short-term rentals than a complex registered under the Accommodation Module?

Todd Garsden, Mahoneys

ACT Q: If an OC does not have a specific rule preventing residents or non-residents from going through the recycling bins searching for items that attract a refund, is the OC liable if that person injures themselves?

Christopher Kerin, Kerin Benson Lawyers

NSW Q: Who is responsible for repairing a pipe that passes through common property, but only services one unit?

Pierrette Khoury.
Khoury Lawyers

QLD: Pros of Electronic Voting - More Owners Can Have Their Say

Electronic voting promotes faster, more accurate voting while convenience should hopefully encourage more QLD lot owners to have their say.
William Marquand, Tower Body Corporate

Last Edition's Star Articles

QLD Q: Do the new Strata Regulation Modules in Queensland cover just the BCCM module or does it also now embrace the BUGTA module?

Todd Garsden, Mahoneys

NSW Q: Can a proxy vote be cast in AGM elections for Owners Corporation committee members?


Leanne Habib,
Premium Strata

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**LAST CHANCE** 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.

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

**LAST CHANCE FOR ENTRIES** 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

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Perth City Farm: A Guide to Solar Power Retrofits in Strata Complexes
Perth: 15 April 2021, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
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Adelaide Convention Centre: 22 - 23 June 2021
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City of Sydney Council and Waverley Council: Getting solar power approved for your strata building
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