NSW Q: The building manager has taken over common area, installed a lock and now uses this space as a storage room. Can they change the room description and use without consulting owners?
QLD Q: I know of email correspondences between the executives Chair, Treasurer and Secretary that have not been shared with all other committee members. Should all BC emails be shared with the committee when requested?
VIC Q: Our 4 lot commercial building is at a stalemate over a roof repair. Two lots would like a repair and the other two want a new roof. How do we resolve this?
NAT Q: Due to rising costs and to avoid inflation, should we act sooner rather than later to get the building repainted? We’ve estimated this should be done sometime in the next year or 2.
NSW: Who Wants Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging and Who Should Pay?
Discussion around EV charging in strata apartments is attracting all sorts of attention. In NSW, an owner or group of owners wishing to install EV charging can put forward a by-law or a licence agreement. Bannermans Lawyers
NSW: What Kind Of Approval Do I Need For My Works?
It is surprising that many apartment owners are still not aware that certain works require the approval of the Owners Corporation. This article is a quick re-cap on the types of approval required for works to your lot. Jasmin H.Singh & Allison Benson,
Kerin Benson Lawyers
NSW Q: Although our strata property has pumps installed to alleviate damage from excess water, the recent weather events caused unit garages to flood. Can the OC be held liable for the water damage of goods in the garages?
QLD Q: What are the rules about disclosure of COVID Positive cases isolating in their units? Is it a good idea to notify residents of the safety risk or does this create a privacy issue?
