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NSW Q: We have discussed putting up some foyer Christmas decorations. Some residents have voiced their concerns about strata funds paying for the cost of acquiring the seasonal decorations.

Leanne Habib,
Premium Strata
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Please note: this article appeared in Strata News #222 and has been republished due to relevance.

QLD Q: The handle on my water valve has broken. As the villas are individually metered, my Body Corporate states that plumbing related issues to and including the black metre box are the owner/s expense. Is this correct?

William Marquand,
Tower Body Corporate

WA Q: Do funds have to be transferred from Reserve Fund to Admin Fund for payments of maintenance? Or can the Reserve Fund operate independently?

Jordan Dinga,
Abode Strata

VIC Q: The developer of our block leased the roof space to himself at the inaugural AGM held 2 days before the owners took possession of their individual apartments and he was 'technically' still the owners of all lots. Is this valid?

Rochelle Castro, RC & Co Lawyers

NSW Q: Are the doors on an exterior cupboard an isolation switch for the common area power and lights, plus Foxtel and NBN connections required to be fire doors?

Rob Broadhead, 2020 Fire Protection

QLD Q: If a committee member was elected while unfinancial due to 'sundry debt', what effect does this have on any decisions during that time?

Todd Garsden, Mahoneys

WA Q: How hard it is to get an application for the amendment of Unit Entitlement through SAT? The lot owner who benefits from the division is opposed to a voluntary re-evaluation.

Shane White, Strata Title Consult

ACT Q: I am looking after a Class B Strata Plan that has 4 houses on the property. All the fences need to be replaced. Can the sinking fund be used to replace the Boundary fences?

Gareth Halverson, Civium Communities

Last Edition's Star Articles

QLD Q: Can our Body Corporate pay for quarterly drinks and a Christmas party?

Peter Hunt,
Mathews Hunt Legal

VIC Q: What are your thoughts on the maximum time frame of 14 days for special resolution ballots?

Tim Graham,
Bugden Allen Graham Lawyers

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