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The NSW Strata Magazine | September 2023

• What qualifies as a serious defect? 
• We don’t have petrol pumps in the building, so why do we need EV chargers? 
• Playing safe with strata repairs 
• Ensuring fairness in embedded networks 
• What happens to the capital works fund in a collective sale? 
• Making building defects a thing of the past 
• Repainting your building? It’s a big decision 
• Should the strata manager chair the meeting? 
Read the latest edition HERE
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Latest Articles From LookUpStrata

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QLD Q: Is the explanatory note meant to be emailed with the notice of the EGM? Can the committee delay sending the explanatory note out to owners?

William Marquand,
Tower Body Corporate

NSW Q: Years ago, a decision was made to only plant drought-tolerant hedges. Without consultation, the committee removed hedges and planted flowers. Does the committee have the authority to make this change?

Leanne Habib, Premium Strata

WA Q: The council of owners has requested a councillor resign. If they do not resign, what is the process to remove them?


Shane White,
Strata Title Consult

NSW Q: Is there any insurance cover a lot owner can take out to cover legal fees when the owners corporation fails to adhere to their legal obligations to maintain and repair common property?

Tyrone Shandiman,
Strata Insurance Solutions

SA Q: In a large strata title building in SA, one unit has husband and wife joint owners. They both took proxies, both voted and jointly controlled the meeting. Was the meeting valid?

Carrie McInerney, Horner Management

QLD Q: Our body corporate wants to wash down the basement parking area. The building manager insists every owner must give permission. Otherwise, the washdown would be an invasion of privacy and trespass. Is this correct?

Karen Thompson, Vision Strata

NSW: Can you Ban Smoking without a By-law?

Adrian Mueller, JS Mueller & Co Lawyers

NAT: Bullying In Strata: The Signs, The Facts – And Some Solutions | August 2023

Chris Irons, Strata Solve

QLD: Brave New Strata World? Strata Law Changes And What They Mean For You | August 2023

Frank Higginson, Hynes Legal +
Chris Irons, Strata Solve
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QLD Position Vacant - Gold Coast, Body Corporate Manager

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  • Smaller portfolio allows you to provide the attention and care that each community deserves.
  • Friendly and supportive culture providing collaboration and support. Work from home hybrid with comfortable work-life balance.
  • No unnecessary red tape - you'll have the freedom to make decisions and drive positive change.
  • Salary package is competitive and includes an excellent bonus structure. 
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Upcoming Events

Queensland

Registration now OPEN
LookUpStrata + Mahoneys:
Body Corporate By-laws. Where, what & why
WEBINAR: 21 Sept, 10 am

National

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LookUpStrata + Asset Strata Valuers: Unlock Your Building's Value. Convert Surplus Spaces into Valuable Assets
WEBINAR: 28 Sep, 10 am

New South Wales

OCN: Strata Matters Conference 2023: Future ready
North Sydney: 22 Sep, 10 am - 2 pm

Strata Answers: Eastern Suburbs Strata Networking Group Meet Up
Randwick: 7 Oct, 3 - 5 pm

Western Australia

SCA (WA): Communication and Confliction Resolution Session
Perth: 14 Sept, 12:30 - 4:20 pm

SCA (WA): Business Communication & Writing
Crawley: 26 Oct, 8:30 - 11:30 am

SCA (WA): SAT Case Update
East Perth: 1 Nov, 2 - 4:30 pm

SCA (WA): CHU SCA (WA) 2023 Convention: Strata Next Gen
Burswood: 24 Nov
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