NSW: Can owners place furniture on common property fire escape routes?
Question: Can an owner place furniture and mats on common property landings that form the only escape route in case of fire?
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QLD: Conciliation Agreements are Binding and Enforceable
Conciliation is often viewed as an informal, good‑faith step in resolving community titles disputes, but its legal consequences are frequently underestimated. The recent QCAT appeal decision in Blue Water Co Pty Ltd v Castillo highlights that what parties agree to in a conciliation session may bind them long after the meeting ends.
QLD: What insurance should your body corporate’s caretaker hold?
Question: What insurance should a contracted caretaker hold in Queensland, and who pays if they cause any damage during their work?
ACT: Can residents force the owners corporation to investigate building noise defects?
Question: Can owners require the committee to investigate and pursue rectification of noisy waste chutes as a common property defect?
WA: What happens if an owner refuses to sign consent for an exclusive use by-law?
Question: What happens if an owner refuses to sign consent for an exclusive use by-law intended to shift maintenance responsibility to owners?
VIC: When Can an Owners Corporation Commence Bankruptcy Proceedings for Unpaid Levies?
Unpaid levies place real pressure on an owners corporation. While many arrears are resolved through reminders or standard debt-collection steps, some situations escalate to the point where more serious enforcement action must be considered.
QLD: Can owners vote on procedural motions to allow someone to speak at the AGM?
Question: Can owners vote to allow an owner to speak at an AGM if the chairperson tries to stop them?
NSW: Strata manager salary trends and workforce insights for 2026
In our recent webinar “2026 Strata management insights – trends, challenges and opportunities ahead”, Aaron Petrilli from Property Recruitment Partners shared insights drawn from ongoing recruitment activity and daily conversations with strata managers and business leaders across the state.
NSW: Are cost recovery by-laws valid?
A common, but risky by-law owners corporation sometimes seek to adopt are costs recovery by-laws which seek to allow an owners corporation to recover its costs it incurs for a breach of by-laws from owners or occupiers.