The QLD Strata Magazine | April 2021
- When the developer votes down a motion to lodge a claim with QCAT
- Are Levies too high, too low or just right?
- A Case Study of Compliance Management
- Can I wheel my bike through the foyer?
- Management Rights extensions when changing from the Accommodation to the Standard Module
- Our exclusive use car space has disappeared from the CMS
- Can co-owners both be on the committee?
- What is covered under landlord insurance?
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Latest Articles From the LookUpStrata Blog

QLD Q: We have just purchased an apartment with bylaws stating one dog is allowed but it must be under 10 kg. We have 2 dogs, both larger than 10 kg. What if the Body Corporate rejects our request?

Frank Higginson, Hynes Legal

NSW Q: When recovering late levy payments, can the Owners Corporation recover the costs of using a lawyer/debt collector from the recalcitrant owner?

Leanne Habib,
Premium Strata

NSW Q: The hallway connecting several units and the lift has had a very foul odour for quite some time. What can I do to get strata to investigate the cause and rectify the problem?

Nigel Wraight, Forte Asset Services

WA Q: Are there any new bylaws or parts of the legislation which protect my right as a homeowner in circumstances where other residents do not respect my property or right to peace and quiet?

Shane White, Strata Title Consult

QLD Q: After reading the recent article about QLD Owner Improvement, would it be possible to follow-up on three additional issues regarding improvements / alterations?

Todd Garsden, Mahoneys

ACT Q: Where in the legislation does it state that the Owners Corporation is responsible if the event is insurable but no valid claims can be made because the invoice is under the insurance excess?

Christopher Kerin, Kerin Benson Lawyers

QLD Q: My water stop valve is in an exclusive use courtyard and the owners have put a lock on their gate apparently with the blessing of Body Corp Management. If I have a burst water pipe I won't have access to the Stop Valve. Is that legal?

William Marquand, Tower Body Corporate

NSW: Tweaking Your By-Laws!

It’s time for a by-law health check! How do your by-laws stack up? Do you rely on the model by-laws and little else? Or do you tweak your by-laws to get the most out of them?
Adrian Mueller,
JS Mueller & Co Lawyers

Last Edition's Star Articles

NSW Q: Is it legal to block access to a common area lift from the car park to the foyer?

Leanne Habib,
Premium Strata

QLD Q: Our body corporate makes decisions that may be unpopular but necessary. Is there any obligation for a body corporate to always make a decision for the majority of owners?

Chris Irons, Hynes Legal

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