The NSW Strata Magazine - March 2022

  • Damage caused by a faulty appliance in the unit above
  • Remedial Repairs: How owners can regain control
  • As emergency access to our building, can we have keys to the fire doors?
  • An owners corporation's ability to take action against smokers has significantly broadened
  • Can I Rent Out My Car Space?
  • What can we do when one resident abuses their water usage?
  • Can the OC charge fines for bylaw breaches?
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NSW: Although our committee is made up of 8 members, the position of Treasurer, Secretary and Chairperson are all held by the same person. Is there something in legislation to say this can be or can't be done?

Leanne Habib,
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QLD Q: I am the Chairperson in our 68 lot scheme. I recently started a new job as an assistant strata manager for the company that manages our scheme. Does this make me an associate of the body corporate and no longer able to be on the committee?

Michael Kleinschmidt, Stratum Legal

QLD Q: If you have CCTV installed in a body corporate, do you need a sign up stating cameras are installed?

Frank Higginson, Hynes Legal & 
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VIC Q: What is the OC's decision making process for bin cleaning? Are they authorised to impose the proposed service by majority vote?

Guy Garreffa, StrataPoint

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Rod Laws,
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SA Q: Why does our strata manager include information in the AGM minutes that was not discussed in the meeting? Can we record the meeting for accuracy?

Carrie McInerney, Horner Management

WA: Annual Strata Management Report 

The new strata titles legislation in WA that took effect from 1 May 2020 introduced the requirement for strata managers to lodge a periodic return to Landgate.
David Budgen,
Bugden Allen Graham Lawyers

NSW: Strata Managers & Self-Managed Strata Schemes: Are You Ready for the New Annual Reporting Requirements?

On 30 June 2022 a new information regime comes into effect for strata schemes. That regime is as a result of the SSMA (Information) Regulation 2021.
Allison Benson, Kerin Benson Lawyers

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NSW Q: When a strata property is sold, who is responsible for updating the strata ownership records? Is it the vendor or the purchaser's responsibility?

Leanne Habib,
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