The VIC Strata Magazine
  • Must a fire door be closed at all times?
  • Facing a Delay in Loss of Rent Payments
  • Cladding Status.. What’s The Real Story! 
  • What needs to be considered when carrying out an extension?
  • Owners Corporation's duty to maintain common property
  • Upcoming OC Act changes for Committees to be aware of
  • Our Owners corporation no longer wants to maintain the common property
  • Lot Owner Accidental Damage to Common Property
Click HERE to read The VIC Strata Magazine

Latest Articles From the LookUpStrata Blog

NSW Q: In a Short Term Rental Agreement where animals are involved, how quickly does the committee need to provide approval?

Adrian Mueller, JS Mueller & Co Lawyers

QLD Q: Our development is not zoned for Short Term Letting. If we apply to the council for a material change of use to Short Term Let, do we need Body Corporate approval?

Jordan Holman, Town Planning Alliance

ACT Q: I would like to install an external blind on my common property living room window. Can the Executive Committee approve my application if it meets their categories e.g colour, responsibility, etc?

Mark Zezulka, Civium Communities

NSW Q: Kitchen renovations resulted in a burst water pipe causing damage to the unit below. No bond or bylaw was submitted for the renovation. Who is responsible for the cost of the repairs? 

Pierrette Khoury,
Khoury Lawyers

QLD Q: Without any notice, the Body Corporate used bolt cutters to remove bikes etc we had stored under the building. Can we be compensated for these items?

Jessica Stanley, Mathews Hunt Legal

WA Q: Is there an example of how to present the contract for approval of solar panels to the Strata Manager for an out of meeting vote?

Tristan Cockman,
Justice Legal Pty Ltd

NSW Q: I can’t seem to find any information on how to set up the trust account at the bank. What should we be aware of?

Leanne Habib,
Premium Strata

NSW Q: Our Body Corporate Manager has advised that the developer is not required to pay the levies for the first 12 months. Is this true?

Frank Higginson,  Hynes Legal

Last Edition's Star Articles

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

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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. 

Find out more about Strata Insurance Solutions HERE.
VIC: Ask Us Anything (Strata) Q&A WEBINAR
Webinar: 11 May 2 PM AEST
Registrations Now Open - Register HERE
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 very soon, 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.

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A recent post on LinkedIn from David Chandler, NSW Building Commissioner as he cleans up the building industry in NSW. Do you have cracks like this in your building? If so, maybe it's time to start asking some questions.

Strata Positions Vacant

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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Victoria

Upcoming Events:

Victoria

LookUpStrata + The Knight: Ask Us Anything (VIC Strata) Q&A
WEBINAR: 11 May 2 PM AEST
Registrations Now Open
Western Australia

SCA (WA): Autumn Drinks
Perth: 30 April 2021, 5 - 7:30 pm

SCA (WA):
Law Week
Wembley Downs: 20 May 202, 9:30 am - 5:45 pm

SCA (WA):
Lot Owners: Law Week
Wembley Downs: 20 May 2021, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Queensland

SCA (QLD): Committee Traning
Brisbane: 6 May 2021, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm

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
New South Wales

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

Strata Community Insurance:
2021 Autumn Forum – Strata Insurance Explained
Sydney: 20 May, 8:30 - 11 am AEST
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