Latest Articles From the LookUpStrata Blog

QLD Q: When a body corporate changes auditors, what information should be noted on the correspondence list for the next committee meeting?

William Marquand, Tower Body Corporate

WA Q: With the new WA legislation, can a complex of 6 lots still self managing or are there specific legislation or other laws that require us to appoint a strata manager?

Shelley Fitzgerald, Strata Alliance

NSW Q: We've found out the marble tile installed in our apartment was unapproved by the owners corporation and they are asking us to pull it up. Isn't the tile part of the common property? Shouldn't the OC replace the flooring at their cost?

Pierrette Khoury, Khoury Lawyers

QLD Q: For a lot owner to be granted approval to install a storage locker on unused common property, does the area have to be first classified as exclusive use only?


Todd Garsden,
Mahoneys

SA Q: We are selling our unit and have approval for a dog. Can this approval transfer to the new owners or do they need to seek their own approval?

Carrie McInerney, Horner Management

NSW Q: Could you please advise the maximum spending limit of a committee in a 75 lot scheme where a limit has not been set by the owners corporation at an AGM?

Andrew Terrell, Bright & Duggan

VIC Q: Our ageing building has escalating maintenance costs and no sinking fund. Should we sell? Do we need 75% of owners to agree?

Gregor Evans, The Knight

QLD: Lift Maintenance Contracts Want Value For Money? Get An Expert

Bradley van Xanten
UOAQ President

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Last Edition's Star Articles

QLD Q: Over 25% of owners have requested a meeting. If they issue the meeting notice themselves and provide less than the 21 day notice, is this meeting valid?


William Marquand,
Tower Body Corporate

NSW Q: When purchasing our new apartment we carried out due diligence which uncovered no major issues. Recent storms show water damage is an ongoing problem and records have been archived by the strata manager. Who is responsible?

Carlo Fini, Lewis & Charles Lawyers

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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

National: Cladding concerns for homeowners SURVEY
You are invited to participate in RMIT University’s research project ‘Cladding concerns for homeowners’.  We are interested in learning more about scale of the problems associated with the combustible cladding issue, and how far along the process of cladding rectification your building is. The results could help shape government action by providing research evidence into construction cladding crisis responses. A link to a short ten question online survey (including a plain language statement, description of your rights, and consent selection) is included below:
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 SURVEY
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: Experienced O C Manager
Company: The Knight
More Information about the Roles: SEEK Listing
State: NSW
Location/Region: Greater Sydney
Role/Position (5): Strata Manager, Compliance & Risk Administrator, Company Title/Strata Manager, Assistant Strata Manager, Customer Service Associate
Company: Strata Choice
More Information about the Roles: Strata Choice Careers
State: VIC
Location/Region: Melbourne
Role/Position: Administrative Assistants
Company: LINKfire
More Information about the Role: SEEK Listing

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Queensland Victoria

Upcoming Events:

Western Australia

LookUpStrata + B Strata: Ask Us Anything (WA Strata) Q&A
WEBINAR: 24 Jun, 10 am AWST
Registrations Now Open
Queensland

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

VBA: Practical application of maintenance determinations and schedules
WEBINAR: 17 Jun, 1 - 2 pm AEST

Upcoming Events:

National

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

Owners Corporation Network: Strata 101: Understanding Strata Basics
WEBINAR: 16 Jun, 1 - 2 pm AEST

Owners Corporation Network:
Be Safe in Strata
WEBINAR: 30 Jun, 1 - 2 pm AEST
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