NSW Q: The hot water system in our burst. Water leaked into the common area hallway and damaged the carpet. Who is responsible for the cost of repair to the common area carpet?
QLD Q: I put three motions forward but the background to the motions was not included. Is it the role of the Secretary to check the AGM papers include motions plus submitted information before they are circulated?
William Marquand, Tower Body Corporate Read More...
WA Q: A strata fee increase was voted on and accepted at the AGM. The strata manager failed to reveal the extent of increases proposed and may have hidden the information behind strata jargon. Should minutes be clearly stated so lot owners are aware of what they are accepting?
Andrew Chambers,
Chambers Franklyn Strata Management
SA Q: I own 3 of the 5 units in a strata titled scheme. Can I paint the exterior of my units, or do I need the permission of the other two lot owners? As I have the majority vote, I thought I could proceed without requesting permission.
NSW Q: If a generic by-law for waterproofing is approved by the Owners Corporation, must subsequent requests for renovations requiring waterproofing still need to be approved by a special resolution?
QLD Q: At a committee meeting, the caretaker made defamatory comments about some owners by name. This discussion was left out of the minutes. Should the minutes be changed to reflect the discussions?
