The QLD Strata Magazine | December 2022

  • Can the Committee pass the responsibility for leaky windows to a lot owner?
  • Do you need approval for visiting dogs?
  • Most cost effective solution to treat mould
  • Are contractors visitors?
  • Do penalty fees apply if you never received the levy notice?
  • Are the Act’s regulations open to interpretation?
  • Fire safety equipment must be well maintained and working
  • Much more....
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The WA Strata Magazine | December 2022

  • Voting when a couple hold a third of the lots
  • On-charging additional inspection fees if the fire contractor can’t gain access to the lot
  • Two simple things owners can do to make their AGM run more smoothly
  • Who is liable if owner’s unauthorised repairs fail 
  • How do we raise a special levy?
  • Plus more…
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Catch up with your latest edition of The Strata Magazine:

Latest Articles From LookUpStrata

NAT: Emergency Contacts in Strata for Lot Owners over the Holiday Period

Leanne Habib, Premium Strata | William Marquand, Tower Body Corporate | The Knight | Luke Downie, Realmark | Carrie McInerney, Horner Management

NAT: Eyes on the Road: Peak Strata Body Releases EV Charging State of Play Report

Strata Community Association

WA Q: Our electric gate is closed overnight and the intercom system is broken. We are questioning whether an intercom is necessary. What happens if the gate is closed and emergency services need access?

ESM Strata Team

SA Q: In our three unit complex, the other two owners outvote me on any decision regarding maintenance. Can I file a complaint with someone?

Carrie McInerney,
Horner Management

NSW Q: When should new by-laws be placed in the foyer to notify residents? Is there a time limit on when and for how long they need to be displayed?

Andrew Terrell,
Bright & Duggan

QLD Q: We got a James Cook University Cyclone Resilience Report. If we do not act on the report’s practical measures in relation to making our building more resilient to cyclones, can this be used by an insurer to avoid a claim for cyclone damage?

Tyrone Shandiman,
Strata Insurance Solutions

QLD Q: We have a line that defines the BBQ area and pool area. Despite a sign stating “no glass in the pool area”, some residents do not comply. Is it unreasonable to ban glass entirely from the whole area?

Chris Irons, Strata Solve

NSW Q: Our committee’s agenda mentions an ‘action list’. The list is only available to committee members and items are discussed by the committee after the meeting closed. Are the SC allowed to do this?

Rod Smith,
The Strata Collective

Top Articles from Last Edition

NSW Q: A new owner purchased the other lot in our strata duplex. They refuse to contribute to maintenance or attend meetings. What can we do?

Leanne Habib,
Premium Strata

QLD Q: The sliding garage gate in our new building is a safety concern in my parking space. I’ve raised the issue with the Body Corporate but they are not concerned. Are they liable if any damage occurs to me or my vehicle?

William Marquand, Tower Body Corporate

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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
 

NSW: Strata scheme reporting

New strata scheme reporting laws require all strata schemes to report key building, management and safety information each year to the NSW Government. 

Reporting deadline: 31 Dec Find out more here
 

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. 

Find out more here
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