Latest Articles From the LookUpStrata Blog

NSW Q: I want to swap my parking space for another. What is the approval process and how long should it take?

Carlo Fini, Lewis & Charles Lawyers

QLD Q: When raising additional funds for remedial works, is the amount divided equally or by lot entitlement?

William Marquand, Tower Body Corporate

VIC Q: When the minutes for our AGM were recently sent out, a number of items were minuted incorrectly. How do we correct the errors? Do we have to wait until next year’s AGM?

Gregor Evans, The Knight

NSW Q: What is the decision making process for changing light fittings in common areas? I thought these changes need to go to a general meeting and that they require a special resolution. Am I correct?

Leanne Habib, Premium Strata

WA Q: If a strata company cancels its insurance in March 2016, can it still lodge a claim against that policy if legal action is commenced within the statute of limitations for something that occurred prior to March 2016?

Tyrone Shandiman,
Strata Insurance Solutions

QLD Q: Regarding closed-door discussions at committee meetings and non-members being asked to leave the room, can a lot owner challenge this request and stay and listen to the committee’s discussion?

Chris Irons, 
Hynes Legal

NSW: Does The Failure To Disclose Affect An Insurance Claim?

Jasmin H.Singh & Allison Benson,
Kerin Benson Lawyers

QLD: Maintenance versus improvements

Michelle Scott, Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management
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Last Edition's Star Articles

QLD Q: In response to a bylaw breach, our committee has created a section in the authorisations register allowing historic encroachments onto common property. Is this the correct process?

Hayley Gath, Mathews Hunt Legal

NSW Q: Is there a new law in NSW banning the installation of fabric shades on the exterior of buildings due to risks associated with flammable cladding?


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VIC: Integrated facilities management services and solutions

UPCOMING STRATA WEBINARS

QLD: Ask Us Anything (Strata) Q&A
WEBINAR: 
8 July, 10 AM AEST
Registrations Opening soon

In July we will be joined by Will Marquand from Tower Body Corporate to answer QLD Strata Q&As and discuss the results of Tower's recent survey on SEQ Apartment Living. Find out what lot owners think about paying levies, committee spending, major concerns in their building, no pet bylaws and more...

Find out more about Tower Body Corporate HERE.

Announcements

NSW FREE 2hr Training on Flammable Cladding Removal from Multi-Unit Apartments in NSW through a program is known as Project Remediate.
This course is aimed at strata managers and committee members (for schemes that are self-managed) to help them understand the program and explain it to lot owners who will decide whether their strata scheme should join.
NSW Sustainable and resilient strata communities
The City of Sydney is conducting a survey of owners corporation in the Greater Sydney region. 

Strata Positions Vacant

State: VIC
Location/Region: Melbourne
Role/Position: Administrative Assistants
Company: LINKfire
More Information about the Roles: SEEK Listing

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Queensland

LookUpStrata + Tower Body Corporate: Ask Us Anything (QLD Strata) Q&A
WEBINAR: 8 Jul, 10 am AEST
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National

SCA: 2021SCA Australia and New Zealand Conference: Share the Vision
Adelaide Convention Centre: 22 - 23 Jun 2021
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New South Wales

Waverley Council + Australian Energy Foundation: How to Save Energy and Money in Your Apartment
WEBINAR: 3 Jun, 4:30 - 6 pm AEST

LookUpStrata + Premium Strata:
Ask Us Anything (NSW Strata) Q&A
WEBINAR: 8 Jun, 10 am AEST
Registrations Now Open

Bannermans Lawyers:
What the hell is going on with cladding?
WEBINAR: 10 Jun, 3:30 pm AEST
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