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

Join us TOMORROW - 29 April

Latest Articles From the LookUpStrata Blog

QLD: What’s in your sinking fund forecast?

As documents go, sinking fund forecasts aren’t that too hard to read, but they are packed full of information about the running of a body corporate scheme that’s easy to overlook.
William Marquand, Tower Body Corporate

NSW Q: We had no knowledge an EGM was held to appoint a new strata management agent. Is this legal? Isn’t 7 day’s notice required for an EGM?

Leanne Habib,
Premium Strata

VIC Q: I'd like to renovate my duplex. I've asked the other duplex owner for approval to change the appearance of the lot but never received a reply. Can I take this as approval or how do I progress?

Guy Garreffa, StrataPoint

QLD Q: Can the painting of the exterior of strata buildings be postponed for twelve months to enable levies to be raised for this maintenance?

Debbie Barker,
StrataLoans

NSW Q: Our fairly new building has leakage issues. The builder is now bankrupt and the leaks have started again. Who should be responsible?

Pierrette Khoury,
Khoury Lawyers

ACT Q: I resigned from a position on the executive committee, returning cash, keys and records. No acknowledgement has been given for receipt of the items. I'm concerned the member isn't meeting their duties.

Christopher Kerin, Kerin Benson Lawyers

NSW Q: Does the mechanical ventilation equipment require any sort of regulatory inspections to ensure it is in good working order and complies with clean air etc?

Nigel Wraight,
Forte Asset Services

QLD Q: The Committee has received a request for two exclusive use parking spaces to be reallocated. What is the process? Are the owners involved required to pay the costs associated with this process?

Alanna Hill, Mathews Hunt Legal

Last Edition's Star Articles

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

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UPCOMING STRATA WEBINARS

Join us TOMORROW - 10 am AEST, 29 April
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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Location/Region: Sydney
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Upcoming Events:

Victoria

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