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The VIC Strata Magazine - October 2023

• Commercial decision to fix water damage issues rather than lodge a claim 
• Making building defects a thing of the past 
• Can a strata manager have a casting vote in a tied decision? 
• Maintaining services that relate to the common property but are located on lot property 
• Does a strata insurer handling a claim have a ‘duty of care’ to the lot owner? 
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QLD Q: Our caretaker has requested written confirmation that they are volunteering when performing extra duties not covered by their agreement. Will this cover them as a volunteer under the OC’s insurance?

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NSW Q: A majority owner controls or owns 12.5% of lots. Can we create a by-law to limit their number of votes?

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