The NSW Strata Magazine

  • Long term neglect of defects can render a building uninsurable 
  • Removing liability for ongoing responsibility of common property 
  • When water enters the unit below, who is responsible? 
  • Can the OC be fined for not enforcing the collection of levies? 
  • Does your strata manager communicate well? 
  • At loggerheads with the noisy neighbour upstairs 
  • Dealing with lot owners who are always in arrears 
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Latest Articles From the LookUpStrata Blog

NAT: Leaky buildings in strata | July 2022

Bruce McKenzie and James McIntosh, Sedgwick

NSW Q: A plumbing issue flooded my 2 yr old apartment. The original construction plumbers investigated and located the issue, admitting responsibility. They are coming back to patch the holes in the walls and the damage caused, but are they responsible for my ruined timber flooring?

Allison Benson, Kerin Benson Lawyers

QLD Q: If the chair can not attend due to personal family reason, can the committee meeting be postponed?

William Marquand,
Tower Body Corporate

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WA Q: We need to replace the windows in our self managed complex of 4 units. Are the costs split evenly or is it a pay-per-window arrangement, with additional costs required for units upstairs?

Marietta Metzger-Meder, magixstrata

NSW Q: Our renovation has been approved but we have been told to cease work until the bylaw has been registered. As approval has been granted, is it reasonable to withhold consent to commence?

Leanne Habib, Premium Strata

ACT Q: Can an owners corporation write their own maintenance plan or does it have to be drafted by a third party?



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NSW Q: In NSW, can a person be a member of a strata committee if they have breached bylaws?

Andrew Terrell, Bright & Duggan

QLD: Caretaker disputes

Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management

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NAT: Flooding and the Aftermath: Isn't this what we have insurance for?

Tyrone Shanidman,
Strata Insurance Solutions

NSW Q: We have a single non residential lot in our 51 lot building that is to be used as a 7 day medical practice. Residential owners would prefer this was rezoned as residential. Is this possible?

Shane Williamson,
Williamson Lawyers Pty Ltd

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