The NSW Strata Magaizne | November 2022

  • Paying for solar from the Capital Works Fund 
  • Time saving secrets of great Strata Managers 
  • Strata Committee agenda template
  • Strata Manager paid himself for loss of insurance commission 
  • Template pet bylaw to ensure a dog does not cause offence or odour 
  • How do we go about installing an EV Charger in our garage? 
  • Guide for capital works fund plans
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NSW: Our apartment building has no provision for visitor parking or disabled parking. Is this legal? Can we hold the developer to account?

Leanne Habib,
Premium Strata

QLD Q: A neighbour in our scheme is carrying out acts of minor annoyance and interference. If we are able to identify the culprit, can the committee get involved to stop this harassment?

William Marquand, Tower Body Corporate

WA Q: Our strata is organising the repainting of fascias and gutters on our units. The units are all on private property. Can strata request the area be prepared by owners in readiness for painting?

ESM Strata Team, ESM Strata

NSW Q: During a recent weather event, our basement came close to flooding. If we install temporary flood barriers for future events, would the OC be liable for any damages despite our attempts to prevent flooding?

Scott Driscoll, Driscoll Strata Consulting

QLD Q: Is a ballot legal if no numbers are indicated at an AGM? Can the vote be passed without as a legal item in Minutes?

Frank Higginson,  Hynes Legal

NSW Q: Can an owner be voted to the committee if they are unfiancial in one of the two lots they own?

Tim Sara,
Strata Choice

VIC: Courtyards and car spaces – Do you have the legal right to use them?

Phillip Leaman, Tisher Liner FC Law

QLD: Common Property - When Improvement Includes Disposal

Ross Anderson, Active QLD Lot Owner

Top Articles from Last Edition

NAT: Tips and Tricks for the Insurance Dispute Resolution Process

Tyrone Shandiman,
Strata Insurance Solutions

QLD Q: In our development a lot intended for the caretaker included provisions to make improvements to the exclusive use area without seeking approval. However, the lot was sold to an owner. Can the provisions now be removed?

Todd Garsden, Mahoneys

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