NSW Q: One of our EC members has called a general meeting to terminate our current strata manager and appoint a new one. He states there is a dispute about the length of the current agreement. Should the meeting proceed or be postponed until the disputed term has been settled?
WA Q: Our Strata Manager's portal allows access to personal information about lot owners for all lots they manage. Is this a breach of the privacy act?
Andrew Chambers,
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SA Q: How many unit holders in a strata title apartment block in Adelaide have to agree to sell? Can those not wanting to sell their apartment be forced?
VIC Q: I installed two air conditioning units for my apartment without approval. The owners corporation has insisted I move the external units to an unworkable location. Can they insist on this?
NSW Q: Can our owners corporation deny the installation of some sort of safety on a fifth-floor balcony? There will be a 2-year-old child living in the unit.
NSW Q: During the application of a new waterproofing system on the roof of our multi-storey block, heavy rain caused major damage to the building. The contractor seems to have given no regard to the weather forecast. Are they responsible for the extensive damage to the building?
The first conviction under section 29 of the BCCM Act has occurred. The legislation was introduced to help protect Qld apartment buyers.
Michael Kleinschmidt, Stratum Legal
QLD Q: Our treasurer resigned, but stated he would remain on the committee. Does the former Treasurer require a Committee vote to remain on the Committee as an Ordinary Member?
