Our goal at LookUpStrata has always been to hopefully make everyone's day a little easier (both lot owners and strata managers). It was fantastic to read a LinkedIn post from one of our WA Strata Manager Contributors about the practical applications of the content we push out. Thanks for the feedback Jordan Dinga from Abode Strata:
"Today at a Zoom AGM we were deciding the best way forward with pest inspections. An owner quickly found a suitable best practice using LookUpStrata Pty Ltd - making their life and my life just a bit easier.... A truly amazing community for sharing so many complimenting industries knowledge! #thankyou"
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The QLD Strata Magazine | November 2021
What Type of Motion is Needed to Replace ALL Windows?
Are Acoustic Tests a Requirement for Hard Floor Noise?
Our Caretakers Sold Our Trailer!
Investing the Sinking Fund for Higher Returns
Encouraging Lot Owners to Install Separate Water Meters
NSW Q: Due to the poor quality of our slab, we have been unable to source a flooring product that will achieve a 5 star acoustic rating. Will the OC recognise this or would we be best to proceed through NCAT?
WA Q: I settled the sale of my strata unit in March 2021. Am I responsible for a special levy that was due on 1 December 2020? Or is the new owner responsible?
NSW Q: During closed-door meetings, the committee vote on each agenda item frequently without costings or reasons for decisions. As an owner, what can I do?
ACT Q: I own apartments in a building nominated as student accommodation. During COVID, dynamics have changed and the increased number of children is affecting my tenants. Am I entitled to compensation if my tenants vacate?
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.
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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.
Deadline: 18 November 2021
VIC: ‘OC Act Updates’ email training course
Learn about the legislative changes coming into effect on 1 December and how they could affect your community, in as little as 5 minutes per day!
The Knight has put together a brand new training format designed to fit into busy schedules, delivering information in bite-sized portions, ready to be consumed whenever suits you.
