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The QLD Strata Magazine | August 2021
  • Apartment living: Dealing with noise from upstairs neighbour
  • How many motions per year?
  • Safety compliance for playgrounds
  • Setting a precedent to deny solar installs
  • When should Committee Members declare a Conflict of Interest?
  • How often should we conduct safety inspections of the common property?
  • Body Corporate Committee Members are Undervalued
  • Loneliness and Social Isolation
Read The QLD Strata Magazine | August 2021

Latest Articles From the LookUpStrata Blog

NSW Q: If an issue in common property leads to flooding in the unit and damage to the unit, is the owners corporation responsible to repair or reimburse the costs incurred to fix the damage?

Leanne Habib, Premium Strata

WA Q: Is the vote of a Chairperson worth more than other votes? Does the Chairperson have a casting vote?

Andrew Chambers,
Chambers Franklyn Strata Management

QLD Q:  I've applied for approval to change flooring. What rights do I have if I have not been responded to within the appropriate time?

William Marquand, Tower Body Corporate

NSW Q: When is it OK to say "No Pets in the Apartment"? What are the rights of NSW landlords to stop tenants from keeping pets?

Adrian Mueller, JS Mueller & Co Lawyers

ACT Q: Our builder has gone into liquidation and Builders Warranty Certificates have been issued by the Master Builders Fidelity Fund (MBFF). Can we claim for common property issues on builders warranty?

Christopher Kerin, Kerin Benson Lawyers 

QLD Q: Can our Body Corporate contract a third party company to install a parking management system to track vehicle parking and introduce fines for vehicles?


Chris Irons,
Hynes Legal

QLD Q: Can the committee member nomination be reinstated following withdrawal if the Body Corporate’s financial year has ended?

Alanna Hill, Mathews Hunt Legal

SA Q: When should a special levy be raised? Only in urgent circumstances?

Carrie McInerney, Horner Management

VIC Q: If you're purchasing a unit, how are the owners corporation fees determined?

Gregor Evans, The Knight

NSW: Strata Managers – How Are They Regulated?

Allison Benson,
Kerin Benson Lawyers

Last Edition's Star Articles

NSW Q: What is the Duty of Care of the Strata Committee in Response to COVID?

Nick Dobrow, COVID-19 Plans

QLD Q: What can the Body Corporate Committee do about a lot owner from hell?

William Marquand, Tower Body Corporate

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UPCOMING STRATA WEBINAR


NSW: Are Your By-Laws Valid? + By-Law Q&A
WEBINAR: 23 September, 10 AM AEST

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Don't miss the discussion about valid by-laws when we are joined by David Bannerman, Bannermans Lawyers. David will also be addressing your NSW Strata Q&As. The discussion will address:
  • Impact of invalid by-laws and their effect
  • Developments regarding the recent Court of Appeal invalidating the no pet’s by-law
  • The knock-on effects to other types of by-laws such as prohibiting hard surface flooring or other sorts of activities such as short-term letting or smoking
Find out more about Bannermans Lawyers HERE.

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