Latest Articles From the LookUpStrata Blog

QLD Q: We recently had a leak at out rental unit on the Gold Coast. We have been sent the invoice for payment with a detailed description from the plumber. Is this really our responsibility?

William Marquand, Tower Body Corporate

NSW Q: Whenever I submit a motion to be placed on the AGM agenda, it gets rewritten and changed. Why does this happen and is this action legal?

Leanne Habib,
Premium Strata

ACT Q: In the ACT are apartment balconies considered part of common property or part of the unit entitlement? Who then is responsible for the maintenance of say, damage to the balcony's tiles?

Mark Zezulka, Civium Communities

QLD Q: This question is made up of a variety of queries around the changes to lot owners submitting motions to the committee


Todd Garsden,
Mahoneys

NSW Q: Is an unfinancial lot owner entitled to a valid vote if they pay outstanding levies immediately prior to the AGM? Monies do not arrive in the relevant account for three working days after the AGM.

Allison Benson, Kerin Benson Lawyers

WA Q: A previous lot owner who no longer owns a property in the strata scheme installed a skylight without permission. If asked to do so, is the new owner liable to reinstate the common property?

Civic Legal

QLD Q: A resident or visitor has been parking in my allocated parking space. What can I do? Can we tow the car given that the car is parking in my space for more than 24hours?

Chris Irons, Hynes Legal

NSW Q: What is the committee spending limit in a NSW complex of 73 Lots? Where the spending limit has not been set in a small scheme, is there a formula to work this out?

Karina Heinz, Progressive Strata

Last Edition's Star Articles

QLD Q: I have a variety of questions about the voting process, number of votes, whether the vote is valid and what to do when one owner holds the majority of the votes.

William Marquand,
Tower Body Corporate

NSW Q: Our building's 1 disabled parking spot has a locked bollard. The key has been given to a disabled tenant even though her unit comes with a parking space. Are strata allowed to do this?

Warwick van Ede, JS Mueller & Co Lawyers

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UPCOMING STRATA WEBINARS

NAT: Strata Insurance Q&A WEBINAR
Webinar: 29 April 10 AM AEST
Registrations Now Open - Register HERE

Later this month, we will be joined by Strata Insurance Solution's Founder, Strata Insurance Expert and regular LookUpStrata contributor, Tyrone Shandiman to talk about all things Australian Strata Insurance. 

We will be sending an invitation to our subscribers in the coming weeks. Attendees will be able to submit their questions, so be sure to watch out for registration.


Find out more about Strata Insurance Solutions HERE.
VIC: Ask Us Anything (Strata) Q&A WEBINAR
Webinar: 11 May 2 PM AEST

Next month, we will be joined by The Knight's Managing Director and President of SCA Vic, Gregor Evans to talk about all things VIC strata. 

We will be sending an invitation to our VIC subscribers in the coming weeks, so be sure to update your preferences HERE. Attendees will be able to submit their questions, so be sure to watch out for registration.


Find out more about The Knight HERE.

Strata Positions Vacant

State: WA
Location/Region: Perth
Role/Position: Strata Manager & Assistant Strata Manager
Company: Realmark Real Estate
More Information about the Roles: Seek Listing
State: NSW
Location/Region: Sydney
Role/Position: Senior Property Lawyer I Litigation Lawyer
Company: JS Mueller & Co Lawyers 
More Information about the Roles: LinkedIn Listing

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Upcoming Events:

National

LookUpStrata + Strata Insurance Solutions: Strata Insurance Q&A 
WEBINAR: 29 April 10 AM AEST
Registrations Now Open

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

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

Upcoming Events:

Victoria

LookUpStrata + The Knight: Ask Us Anything (VIC Strata) Q&A 
WEBINAR: 11 May 2 PM AEST
Stand By for Registrations
New South Wales

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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