NSW: Have Waterproofing Issues?


On 17 November, 1 - 2 pm OCN is holding a WEBINAR: Waterproofing – Get it right in your strata featuring speakers from Landlay and the Danrae Group and supported by City of Sydney.

Expert speakers will discuss key information about waterproofing during renovations and also diagnosis and rectification of waterproofing issues.
 

See you at the CHU SCA (WA) 2021 Convention tomorrow.
Make sure you enter to win our Door Prize!

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Robert Fothergill, Strata Life

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WA Q: Is a by-law unreasonable or oppressive if it disallows the parking of more than 1 vehicle in the bay which is part of a lot? In some instances, more than one vehicle can fit without being a nuisance to others.

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VIC Q: Can we have House Rules that can cover both split budgets or single budgets for our scheme?

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NSW Q: Do we still have to wear face masks in common areas in a NSW residential strata building?

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WA Q: Our Strata Manager has varied the levy amounts. Can the manager do this without a vote from the strata company?

Andrew Chambers,
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Leanne Habib, Premium Strata

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Upcoming Strata Webinar

NSW: Recovering the Cost Defects + Q&A WEBINAR

WEBINAR: 7 December, 10 AM AEST
Registrations Open: Register Here
CPD POINTS: 0.5

David Bannerman from Bannermans Lawyers and Nikki Jovicic from LookUpStrata explore the best methods of protecting yourself when it comes to recovering the costs of defects. During the session, David will be sharing a presentation addressing:

- tricks around warranties,
- class actions,
- ways to set aside developers moving assets,
- developments in the 2% bond scheme,
- the new duty of care and
- what role the Building Commissioner is taking.

Have Your Say

NSW: Annual reporting for strata schemes


The NSW Government wants to better understand the needs of the strata sector. To achieve this, owners corporations would need to report on and verify key information each year. The information to be reported covers basic details about the scheme as well as some core building, safety and management information.
New regulation asks strata schemes to provide key information.
Have your say and complete a survey about the proposed new annual reporting for strata schemes.
Deadline18 November 2021

Strata Positions Vacant


State: NSW
Location/Region: Greater Sydney
Role/Position (2): Assistant Strata Manager, Strata Manager
Company: Strata Choice
More Information: Strata Choice Careers

State: NSW
Location/Region: Sydney
Role/Position: Strata Manager
Company: Strata Central
More Information: Strata Central Careers

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Upcoming Events:

New South Wales

OCN: Waterproofing – Get it right in your strata
WEBINAR: 17 Nov, 1 - 2 PM AEDT

LookUpStrata & David Bannerman, Bannermans Lawyers:
Recovering the Cost of Defects
WEBINAR: 7 Dec, 10 AM AEDT
Registrations Now Open 

OCN:
Strata Matters
LAVENDER BAY: 9 Dec, 10 AM - 2 PM AEDT

Women in Strata:
End of Year Party
SURRY HILLS: 9 Dec, 6 PM AEDT

Upcoming Events:

Victoria

LookUpStrata & Tim Graham, Bugden Allen Graham Lawyers: Upcoming Amendments to VIC Legislation
WEBINAR: 10 Nov, 10 AM AEDT
Registrations Now Open
Western Australia

SCA (WA): Limitless - CHU SCA (WA) 2021 Convention
PERTH: 5 Nov, 8 AM - 3 PM AWST
See You There!
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