QLD Q: Can an owner submit a motion to the AGM proposing a sinking fund be used to reduce a strata loan balance for repairing and repainting the external facade?
NSW Q: A window on a boundary wall of my villa was accidentally smashed by a golf ball. We back onto a golf course. Is the repair the responsibility of the lot owner or owners corporation? The cost to replace the glass was less than the insurance excess.
QLD Q: In 1997, prior to selling the building the developer gave himself exclusive use of all visitor car parks. Our building approval states there should be 14 visitor spaces. Can the body corporate be fined for not having any visitor parking spaces?
NSW Q: Our by-laws require residents to accompany invitees if they use the facilities. Is this reasonable or can we introduce a bylaw that deals with guests' behaviour rather than residents supervising guests?
NSW Q: We need to remove a dying tree from common property. Is this considered maintenance or a change to common property? Do we need a general meeting and special resolution?
City of Sydney's green building grants program supports owners corporations and building owners in the residential and accommodation sector to undertake environmental ratings, certifications, audits and assessments for existing buildings to be resource efficient and achieve net zero emissions by 2035. Find out more here.
WA: Sustainable Building Grants
City of Perth: Funding for residential strata buildings to undertake environmental ratings, certifications, audits, and assessments. This will assist strata buildings to determine their energy, water and waste use performance and identify possible improvements to be resource efficient and work towards net-zero emissions. Find out more and download grant guidelines here.
