The QLD Strata Magazine
  • MIMOR helps residents do things by the book 
  • Suggestions for improving strata management service 
  • If you don’t like voting, strata living isn’t for you 
  • Potential liability for a casual arrangement 
  • What does “not permit” mean and why is it used? 
  • Owners not permitted to hold their own set of keys 
  • Confidence is king: The future of management rights in QLD 
Click here to read The QLD Strata Magazine | September 2022
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QLD WEBINAR: Fire Licensing changes 

For those interested in attending or registered for our upcoming QLD Webinar: Recent Fire Licensing changes. Is your contractor qualified?, please note that due to the day of mourning on the 22 Sept, we have rescheduled the webinar to 13 October, 10 am AEST.

Nikki Jovicic will be overseas, so William Marquand from Tower Body Corporate Administration has eagerly agreed to step in and host the event. If you haven't registered yet, be sure to do so here: 
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B6eDWI6TTauGyGZPkWDgMQ

Latest Articles From the LookUpStrata Blog

NSW: Renovations – what you can and cannot do without OC approval - September 2022

Allison Benson, Kerin Benson Lawyers

QLD Q: For the past 6 months, the roof over my designated car space in our garage is leaking and causing damage to my vehicle. I asked for the roof to be fixed and/or a visitor spot to be temporarily reallocated to me. The committee/strata management refused both.

William Marquand, Tower Body Corporate

WA Q: We have an AGM coming up and I’m considering nominating myself for the Council. How last-minute am I able to submit my nomination?

Jordan Dinga, Abode Strata

ACT Q: Is a kitchen bench in a Class A building a fixture, and therefore should its maintenance be an Owners Corporation responsibility?

Steve Wiebe, Bridge Strata

NSW Q: Is it legal to lock emergency doors with a coded number lock? The village management are the only ones who know the code.

Dakota Panetta, Solutions in Engineering

QLD: Our committee requested our strata manager assist in the preparation of conciliation / adjudication forms. The strata manager has refused to assist, insisting the document is beyond their qualification to assist with. Is this usual?

Chris Irons, Strata Solve

NSW: Proposed Laws to Give NSW Building Commissioner Power

JS Mueller & Co Lawyers

QLD: The committee and the Body Corporate buying lots in its own scheme

Peter Hunt, Mathews Hunt Legal

Last Edition's Star Articles

NSW Q: I own a lot in a mixed-use development. The Strata Management Statement (SMS) was registered in 1999. Does the 2015 Development Act require mixed-use developments review the SMS every five years?

Leanne Habib, Premium Strata

QLD Q: I received approval to replace the tiles on my balcony. During the work, an old metal screen had to be removed which is unable to be reinstalled. I've been served a breach for the removal of the screen. What do I do now?

William Marquand, Tower Body Corporate

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