A number of the articles in today's newsletter have been included to assist those dealing with outcomes related to the continuing weather events up and down the east coast. Our thoughts are with those affected by the recent heavy rain and storms. We hope the content in the below articles assists.
Don't miss our Webinar this week which will include information on dealing with Mould! You can register here.
While follow the warnings provided by local authorities, our contributors also stress the need to stay safe, stay out of floodwater and take photos and videos of the damage wherever possible.
If you are in the position to help those in need, you can send donations to the Red Cross. Donations to the Qld and NSW Floods Appeal will help Red Cross to provide vital humanitarian support to the people and communities affected by the floods:
SA Q: A lot owner has made common property alterations to a gate without seeking approval. Shouldn't all owners have been consulted before any modifications were made? Are owners able to make changes to common property without consent?
VIC Q: My downstairs neighbours have unsightly and offensive objects in their window. Our building is a very nice, refurbished block and their window display is inconsistent with the rest of the units.
QLD Q: Is a By-Law prohibiting BBQs on a balcony legal? Our By-Laws expressly prohibit any type of BBQ using any type of fuel from being used in a balcony.
NSW: Our strata manager charges for holding an EGM. Can our Owners Corporation meet without the strata manager and pass resolutions that are legally effective? We only have 4 units and all owners are on the strata committee.
QLD Q: Our Body Corporate Manager has charged each lot owner $45 for an email for a ‘Duty of Care Obligation’ email advising of the 1 Jan 2022 Smoke Alarm legislation. Does a strata manager have the authority to levy such fees?
