The WA Strata Magazine | November 2021

  • Preparing for a Strata Dispute
  • How Many Members Can be on the Council of Owners?
  • Repairs and Maintenance of Internal Fences Within a Strata Scheme
  • Should a Structural Engineer Check the Roof Before Solar Installation?
  • Owners Refuses to Pay Any Further Levy Increases
  • Can A Non-Resident Lot Owners Use Visitor Parking?
  • Plus much more...
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NSW Q: It is only a matter of time before our strata scheme will be asked about the charging of electric cars. What should we be thinking about. Should we be implementing changes now?

Mark Jeisman, JET Charge

QLD Q: Our body corporate notice board is in the main foyer. We'd like to move it to a more appropriate spot. Can this be done and how do we go about it?

William Marquand,
Tower Body Corporate

WA: Does the STA allow the strata manager to officiate at a Council Meeting as Chair or Facilitator? I would have thought that Schedule 1, Bylaw 6, (4) would rule that 'illegal'.

Shane White, Strata Title Consult

VIC Q: We need to carry out substantial repairs on the building. A special levy of $12,000 has been billed to all lots. Does this decision need a special resolution to proceed?

Rochelle Castro, RC & Co Lawyers

QLD Q: I'm in NSW and recently purchase a strata property in QLD. How vastly different are rules in each state? Why aren't my details updated as the owner? 

Chris Irons, Strata Solve

NSW Q: Is a proxy vote valid if the resident hasn't been advised on the issue being voted on? What should the correct process be?

Leanne Habib,
Premium Strata

ACT: Can the Executive Committee affix No Parking stickers to windscreens of offending vehicles?

Christopher Kerin, Kerin Benson Lawyers

NAT: Professional Standards for Strata Manager

Strata Community Association

Last Edition's Star Articles

QLD Q: Is there a percentage value that a sinking fund needs to be and if so what is the percentage? I realise it may vary depending on the site and available facilities.

Dakota Panetta, Solutions in Engineering

NSW Q: In our process to appoint a new strata manager, some companies have no lock in contracts. Are these legal and what are the advantages?

David Bannerman, Bannermans Lawyers

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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
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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.

Get Involved

WA: Embedded electricity networks in WA strata


Energy Policy WA, the department that provides energy policy advice to the Western Australian Government, is asking for your help to find out more about how electricity is supplied in strata properties in WA.

Please assist by completing this short survey on embedded networks in WA strata properties:

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.
 

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State: NSW
Location/Region: Greater Sydney
Role/Position (2): Assistant Strata Manager, Digital Marketing Manager
Company: Premium Strata
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State: NSW
Location/Region: Greater Sydney
Role/Position (2): Assistant Strata Manager, Strata Manager
Company: Strata Choice
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State: NSW
Location/Region: Sydney
Role/Position: Strata Manager
Company: Strata Central
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New South Wales

Upcoming Events:

New South Wales

SCA (NSW): Annual Convention
SYDNEY: 24-25 Nov

LookUpStrata + 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:

Queensland

**TODAY**
LookUpStrata + Hynes Legal & Strata Solve: CCTV in Strata. Are you being watched?
WEBINAR: 22 Nov, 10 AM AEST (BNE)
Western Australia

SCA (WA): A100 Introduction to Strata
CRAWLEY: 3 Days - 23 & 30 NOV + 7 DEC, 9 am - 3 pm AWST
 
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