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Nikki, Liza and The LookUpStrata Team

The QLD Strata Magazine | October 2021
  • Remedial repairs, restoration and cost management 
  • Can the Building Manager issue fines?
  • Who's liable for Defamatory Comments on your building's Facebook page?
  • No Meetings in Over 2 Years - Can I call an AGM?
  • Bylaws are Meant to Regulate, Not Prohibit
  • Delaying Noisy Renovations - Peace and Quiet During Holiday Periods
Click Here to Read The QLD Strata Magazine

Latest Articles From the LookUpStrata Blog

QLD Q: A lot owner breaches multiple bylaws after not receiving what she sees as a desirable outcome on a fence issue. What is the best way to handle this?

William Marquand, Tower Body Corporate

NSW: In the AGM last year, we all voted to have a defibrillator. The chairman and secretary voted against it and are digging their heels in. Can they do this?

Leanne Habib, Premium Strata

SA Q: The breacher piece broke in an external wall. Strata management state the wall is exclusive use, and as the breacher serviced only our unit, we would not be reimbursed. Is this correct?

Carrie McInerney, Horner Management

QLD Q: When a body Corporate makes rules and bylaws for a strata complex, do those bylaws have to be registered with any official body?


Todd Garsden,
Mahoneys

QLD Q: The chairman controls the meetings, the information provided and votes on all matters including his remuneration. Is this not a conflict of interest? Is there any way to challenge this?

Chris Irons,
Hynes Legal 

NSW Q: The owners corporation engaged a company to repair our leaking shower. During the repair, the company damaged our shower screen. The OC will not fix the screen. Who is responsible?

Tyrone Shandiman,
Strata Insurance Solutions 

NSW: Understanding the Law, and NCAT Practice and Procedures – Know Your Stuff!

Jasmin H.Singh & Allison Benson,
Kerin Benson Lawyers

ACT Q: We want to change strata managers. What do we need to consider when voting on and implementing this change?

Nina Cannell, Signature Strata

Last Edition's Star Articles

QLD Q: If Committee meetings notices are published on a “community” website, does this satisfy the legislative requirement for the display of the Notices on the noticeboard?

Todd Garsden, Mahoneys

NSW: Two large common property trees are blocking views and sunlight in our 5 lot scheme. The majority want them trimmed, but two owners disagree and say we cannot trim the trees. How do we proceed?

Leanne Habib, Premium Strata

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