QLD Q: Is a ‘lump sum motion’ for legal expenses valid? It states “…seek advice as is required from time to time from the body corporate solicitors and other industry experts….”.
WA Q: The Council of Owners are unable to work together. We would like to call an EGM to elect a new council. Can the election be held if not all members of the present council are willing to stand down?
QLD Q: Is there a time limit for a body corporate to issue a breach notice? Can they issue a breach notice for changes to a property that were carried out 2 1/2 years ago?
NSW Q: We have discussed putting up some foyer Christmas decorations. Some residents have voiced their concerns about strata funds paying for the cost of acquiring the seasonal decorations.
QLD Q: In a recent committee meeting, the Chair launched a tirade against a Committee member because they disagreed with a decision made by the Committee. Is this permissible?
NSW Q: Can a tenant attending the meeting as his unit owner proxy become a member of the committee if the majority voted No to having tenants involved?
QLD Q: Two committee members have missed two meetings with no proxy or explanation. Should they be given a right of reply? If they show up for the next meeting, are they still on the committee?
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.
NSW: Report serious defects in buildings less than six years old
Are there serious defects in the common property of your apartment building or a building you manage? The building might be eligible for Project Intervene – a NSW Government initiative responding to serious defects in key building elements in common property areas.
