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You may have some questions about strata:

What is Strata Title?

What is Strata Management?

Why do I pay levies?

We have answers to all of these questions and more.

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The site has been developed for lot owners and strata industry professionals. Together we form a growing community of people who are passionate about apartment living.

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NSW: It’s the Owners Corporation’s Responsibility

We can’t expect the Strata committees to know the best thing to do in every situation. That’s why it’s important to find a strata manager that’s competent and knows when things should be fixed and when they should be left alone.

WA: Assisting a New Strata Company Dealing With Construction Defects

Once strata companies and Lot owners take possession of a newly constructed strata complex, the challenges for the strata company manager can be significant.

QLD: Q&A Contingencies and the Sinking Fund Forecast

Question: If contingencies are not allowed to be included in the sinking fund forecast, how do we budget for unforeseen expenses during the year?

NSW Strata: Q&A What if My Skylight’s Blamed for Causing a Roof Leak

Question: If I install a skylight in my apartment ceiling, how can I ensure I won’t automatically be blamed for any future roof leaks?

NSW: Are you speaking legalese? – The need for easily understandable by-laws

For instructions to be followed, they need to easily understood. Likewise, we believe by-laws should use language and a structure which is immediately apparent and understandable, avoiding the use of legal jargon or overly complicated terms and phrases known as legalese.

WA: Q&A Procedure for Election of Council Members

Question: What is the correct procedure for being elected as a council member? Can you be elected without actually requesting to be on the council of owners or submitting any paperwork prior to the meeting?

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Welcome to Australia’s Leading Strata Information Site

LookUpStrata is family run, Australian business providing quality Information to Lot Owners and Industry Professionals since 2013.

You may have some questions about strata:

What is Strata Title?

What is Strata Management?

Why do I pay levies?

We have answers to all of these questions and more.

Are you a lot owner of units, apartments or town houses?

Do you work in or service the strata title industry?

The site has been developed for lot owners and strata industry professionals. Together we form a growing community of people who are passionate about apartment living.

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Latest Articles from our Blog

NSW: It’s the Owners Corporation’s Responsibility

WA: Assisting a New Strata Company Dealing With Construction Defects

QLD: Q&A Contingencies and the Sinking Fund Forecast

NSW Strata: Q&A What if My Skylight’s Blamed for Causing a Roof Leak

NSW: Are you speaking legalese? – The need for easily understandable by-laws

WA: Q&A Procedure for Election of Council Members

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LookUpStrata is family run, Australian business providing quality Information to Lot Owners and Industry Professionals since 2013.

You may have some questions about strata:

What is Strata Title?

What is Strata Management?

Why do I pay levies?

We have answers to all of these questions and more.

Are you a lot owner of units, apartments or town houses?

Do you work in or service the strata title industry?

The site has been developed for lot owners and strata industry professionals. Together we form a growing community of people who are passionate about apartment living.

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