Our regular newsletters do not commence until Monday (17 Jan). To start off the year, here is a summary of our most read content from 2021. Take a look at our popular reads from around Australia. You may notice some similar themes across different states!
See you on Monday when we resume with our usual new content.
Nikki, Liza and The Team at LookUpStrata
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Most Read Information Page - 2021
What Is Strata?
This article provides the primary information on strata, strata schemes and property ownership. It is an excellent place to start for those new to strata title.
This article is about the owners corporation’s obligation to repair and maintain common property. Q&As include questions such as "Should the Strata Manager Advise the Owners Corporation to Upkeep and Repair Common Property?"
This article tackles questions from our QLD audience including: "Our body corporate makes decisions that might be unpopular but necessary. Is there any obligation for a body corporate to always act or make a decision for the majority of owners?"
VIC: Who’s Responsible? A Guide to Common Property
The information in this article will assist when reading strata plans. It discusses who’s responsible, and provides a guide to common property boundaries when it comes to VIC apartment repairs and common property defects.
WA: Common Property and Strata Repairs – Who is responsible?
When it comes to common property maintenance and repairs in WA strata properties, who is responsible? This article deals with questions such as "Who is responsible for the maintenance and repairs of balconies? We are preparing our next 10 year Maintenance Schedule. Are balconies included in the report?"
These questions are about strata maintenance responsibility in SA, such as "My husband is a qualified and licensed builder with an ABN. Can he carry out repairs to our lot?"
ACT: Difference Between House Rules, Rules and ByLaws
This is our most read Q&As from ACT, containing Q&As about the difference between rules, house rules and bylaws. Please note: Christopher Kerin's new ACT Strata Legislation book will be out shortly. Stand by for more information.
QLD: Responsibility for maintenance of common property
Qld lot owners often ask about who is responsible for the maintenance of common property, such as "If an Owner requests an improvement to common property, who becomes responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of that improvement?"
NSW: Strata approval for renovations. What is the process?
Lot owners are wondering about the correct process for strata approval for renovations. Q&As include questions like "To undertake major and minor renovations, do we need a separate bylaw submitted for each item or can it all be included in one special renovation bylaw?"
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