Your Weekly National Strata Newsletter

20 April | 10 am NSW

Catch up with your latest edition of The Strata Magazine:

Latest Articles From LookUpStrata

NSW: How much notice of the meeting needs to be given for an adjourned AGM?

Leanne Habib, Premium Strata

QLD Q: An owner nominated another owner for a committee position leading up to our AGM. They’ve now sold their lot. The scheduled settlement date of the property is 11 days before the AGM. Is the nomination valid?

William Marquand, Tower Body Corporate

WA Q: The developer has the use of a storeroom in the building for materials until all units are sold and outstanding defects have been dealt with. Is this ‘industry standard’? Either way, would it be reasonable to expect the developer to pay (rent) for this exclusive use?

Jordan Dinga, Abode Strata

SA Q: A resident has locked a gate leading to their backyard. The yard houses the gas and water meter. They refuse to remove the lock. What can we do?


Carrie McInerney,
Horner Management

QLD: Our common area smoke alarm's batteries in our 8 unit complex are replaced every 12 months. Can this maintenance be done by a member of the body corporate committee or do we have to employ a fire maintenance contractor?

Stefan Bauer, Fire Matters

NSW Q: If a contractor does minor work in a townhouse, do they need insurance? The tradesperson has a licence.

Tyrone Shandiman,
Strata Insurance Solutions

QLD: The Importance of Making Sure your Builder is Licensed

Todd Garsden, Mahoneys

NSW: Cost Recovery By-Laws And Strata Schemes: Are They Valid?

Allison Benson, Kerin Benson Lawyers

Top Articles from Last Edition

RECORDING | WA: The “naked truth” – Retrofitting EV Charging Stations in Strata buildings – March 2023

Scott Bellerby, B Strata &
Damien Moran, Energy-Tec

NSW Q: The owners corporation refused to approve an owners request for renovations due to unpaid levies. Is this reasonable?

Tim Sara, Strata Choice &
Shane Williamson, Williamson Lawyers Pty Ltd

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