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NAT Q: If a lot owner’s dog was responsible for attacking someone on common property, what liability exists for the owners corporation?

Tyrone Shandiman,
Strata Insurance Solutions

NSW Q: Despite repeated requests, the OC has failed to rectify water ingress defects in my unit. Can I seek reimbursement for nuisance and loss of income from them for not addressing the defects?

Matthew Jenkins,
Bannermans Lawyers

QLD Q: Can an Onsite Manager evict a short term let guest? Can a Body Corporate evict a guest?


Chris Irons,
Strata Solve

WA Q: Is the cost for installation of solar panels to be paid from the Reserve Fund? I would consider solar a new asset and, therefore, funds would need to be raised for this item.

Marietta Metzger,
magixstrata

NSW Q: Some residents in our building have stored items in their allocated underground car space. There is no bylaw prohibiting this. Does the Owners Corporation have a right to enter a private car space and remove stored items?

Leanne Habib,
Premium Strata

QLD Q: Our Body Corporate no longer gives out override keys to owners for the electric car park gate or the electric property entrance gate. I believe I should have my own override key in the case of an emergency.

William Marquand,
Tower Body Corporate

NSW Q: How do I re-establish a NSW strata scheme that became defunct years ago? There are no records or funds for the property. We are aware of the Strata Hub annual reporting requirements.

Rod Smith,
The Strata Collective

QLD Q: Is the due date for lodgment of documents extended to the next working day ie Monday if the deadline is a Friday?

Todd Garsden,
Mahoneys

Top Articles from Last Edition

QLD Q: Can our body corporate committee negotiate our own strata insurance coverage and use the body corporate manager’s strata insurance commission to reduce our annual contributions?

William Marquand,
Tower Body Corporate

NSW Q: Should our owners corporation approve the installation of child safety netting on our balcony? They have declined the application as the safety netting does not fit the appearance of the building.

Shane Williamson
Williamson Lawyers Pty Ltd

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QLD: BCCM Dispute Resolution Application Forms Feedback Survey

The Department of Justice and Attorney-General (DJAG) is collecting information, including your opinions and experiences, to improve dispute resolution services delivered under the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997.

Complete the survey by 31 Dec Find out more here
 

WA: Embedded Networks survey

Energy Policy WA is looking to hear about the experiences of electricity customers in embedded networks and from owners or operators of embedded networks in Western Australia. The survey will inform work by Energy Policy WA to develop the Alternative Electricity Services (AES) regulatory framework.

Complete the survey by 16 Dec Find out more and complete the survey here
 

WA: Future requirements for strata managers survey

Landgate is seeking public and industry feedback on the paper as the model for educational qualifications that it proposes takes a different approach to implementing these requirements to what is currently set out in the STGR. Feedback will assist Landgate to make a final decision on the amendments that should be made to the STGR.

Survey deadline: 2 Dec Find out more and complete the survey here

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Victoria Park: 6 Dec, 6 - 8 pm AWST
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