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The WA Strata Magazine | September 2023

  • What is the most economical plan for a large strata complex looking to introduce EV charging? 
  • Strata Titles (WA): Can a council of owners withhold information from lot owners? 
  • Unlocking profit in embedded networks 
  • We’ve told the strata manager we’re not renewing. Now they’re even worse than before! 
  • Safeguarding tomorrow: The vital role of 10-year reserve fund plans for strata properties
Read the latest edition HERE
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Latest Articles From LookUpStrata

Recording QLD: Body Corporate By-laws – Where, what and why? | Sept 2023

Todd Garsden, Mahoneys 

NSW Q: I have recently been issued an invoice by strata for not providing my car registration details to them. The amount is $165 and is pre-determined in the by-laws. Is this consistent with the ACT?

Leanne Habib, Premium Strata

ACT Q: Our executive committee collects levies for the sinking fund, but we don't have a sinking fund plan, and there is no transparency about how we use the funds. Should there be more accountability on how the money is spent?

Jan Browne, Bridge Strata

WA Q: Our small self managed scheme arranged new insurance with a company that does not offer strata title insurance. The type of cover is 'building insurance'. Is this the right insurance for our scheme?

Liz Florence,
Abode Strata

NSW Q: Can the owners corporation conduct voting on motions and the election of the strata committee in a Zoom meeting? How are votes recorded?

Tim Sara, Strata Choice

QLD Q: An engineer's report has confirmed we need to carry out major works to remediate footings in at least two of our six lots. What is the committee's next step?

Todd Garsden, Mahoneys &
Bruce McKenzie, Sedgwick

NSW: Don’t You Dare Sue Me – Overstepping the Mark

Adrian Mueller, JS Mueller & Co Lawyers

QLD: Electric vehicles

Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management

NSW Q: What process should be followed to erect signage on common property? Should signage be decided on by the owners corporation or the committee?

Tim Sara,
Strata Choice

QLD Q: Our BC voted no to a top up of the caretaker's agreement. Our committee seems determined to overturn the vote. This has created a toxic environment. How do we get back on track?

William Marquand, Tower Body Corporate
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