NSW Q: Can a strata levy increase be backdated? Our payment quarter is 1/10 - 31/12. We had a levy increase at an AGM on 15/11. The levy has been backdated to 1/10.
NSW Q: Is the strata insurance premium dependent on whether lots are owned outright without mortgages? In our block of 10 units, half of the lots are fully owned and mortgage free. Can we get a better deal on our insurance?
WA Q: I have been told no payment can be made directly from the reserve fund. Funds must be transferred and paid from the admin fund to facilitate payments under the strata Act. Is this correct?
ACT: Our OC is undertaking work to balconies. Some balconies have air conditioning units installed. Who is responsible for the costs of removing and reinstalling the air conditioner to enable the balcony works?
QLD Q: We obtained a safety report confirming pots at our front door do not cause any risk or block access. We negotiated with the committee to leave the pots in place. However, 12 months later, we’ve been forced to remove the pots. What happened?
QLD Q: Are golf buggies required to be registered to drive on common property in a gated complex? Is it the responsibility of the committee to enforce this?
NSW Q: The majority of our owners don't want our AGM to be held via "zoom". We've been advised our next AGM is to be conducted virtually to accommodate interstate owners. What is the best way to hold a meeting so all parties can attend?
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.
NSW: Make food scraps recycling work in your apartment building
City of Sydney: Learn how you can help make the service work in your building. If you’re the strata manager of a building interested in recycling their food scraps, or the manager or champion of a building that’s already using the service, you’ll find information about what’s involved and resources for your building here.
