The WA Strata Magazine | October 2022

  • Is the electrical wiring in the ceiling of my unit covered by strata insurance? 
  • Avoiding Building Maintenance – Why risk it? 
  • Can residents be charged a fee to use common property? 
  • Can the Council of Owners ban all noise on weekends? 
  • Voting Papers and Proxy Votes 
  • Common property tree maintenance 
  • Can we swap our parking bay with the visitor parking bay? 
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Latest Articles From LookUpStrata

NSW: In our small strata some units were allowed to enclose their balconies. Now, when residents wash their windows etc, the water flows onto the enclosed balcony windows below. Our meeting minutes show years of rising tensions. How do we overcome this?

Leanne Habib, Premium Strata

QLD Q: Our treasurer is the go-to person that organises the work around our building. How do I find out if he has assumed this position or if he was elected?

Chris Irons, Strata Solve

SA: A resident in our small strata scheme recently installed an air conditioner outlet on the roof. The noise of the air conditioner can be heard in my unit, day and night. Can I request they relocate the A/C?

Carrie McInerney, Horner Management

WA Q: Can a developer be voted onto the committee?

Jordan Dinga, Abode Strata

QLD Q: From time to time we do a major replacement of body corporate boundary fences. If we've budgeted for "like for like" but decide to go with an improvement, which fund pays for what?

William Marquand, Tower Body Corporate & Todd Garsden, Mahoneys

QLD: Can a lot owner request a confidential meeting with the Chairperson and Secretary prior to Special General Meeting? Do minutes of that meeting need to be taken?


James Moir,
Madison Marcus

QLD: Assistance animals and companion animals in a body corporate

Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management

NSW: “NOT SO IRON CLAD” – Strata Plan No 92450 v JKN Para 1 Pty Ltd & Anor [2022] NSWSC 958

Allison Benson, Kerin Benson Lawyers

Last Edition's Star Articles

NSW: What are the roles and their titles on an executive strata committee?

Leanne Habib, Premium Strata

QLD Q: If you have an EGM coming up and an owner has already voted before the EGM, can that same owner revise or change their vote at the EGM?

William Marquand, Tower Body Corporate

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