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QLD: Can the body corporate refuse to approve the removal of a dangerous tree?

Question: Our body corporate won’t approve the removal of a large tree leaning towards our home. Can we take this to the Commissioner’s Office?

NSW: Unauthorised works on common property and an intimidating committee member

Question: Our strata committee has a long-serving member authorising works on common property for their own benefit and intimidating anyone who raises concerns. Do we go to NCAT, or is there a better way?

QLD: General Meetings in Queensland – Understanding the rights of lot owners, representativies, and visitors

General meetings are a vital part of body corporate governance in Queensland. They are the forum for key decisions to be made about the management and administration of a community titles scheme under the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (Qld) (BCCM Act) and the applicable Regulation Module.

NSW: How careful does an owners corporation need to be to manage its duty of care | Speed bumps

A recent decision of the NSW Court of Appeal confirms that an owners corporation owes a duty of care to persons entering the building and may be liable for injuries suffered on the premises.

VIC: Does a townhouse owners corporation need mechanical breakdown insurance?

Question: Our owners corporation manager told us we didn’t need mechanical breakdown insurance, then quoted $60,000 coverage the following year. We only have an electronic gate. Do we need it?

NSW: Does every strata committee email need to include the strata manager?

Question: Our strata manager charges for every email. Some committee members suggested we stop copying the strata manager into some communications. Are we legally required to include them?

WA: Our strata scheme’s insurance lapsed

Question: Our strata scheme’s insurance has expired. Are we covered by a grace period? What if there’s a claim?

QLD: The law is an ass: Queensland strata’s biggest frustrations debated live

In one of LookUpStrata’s most enlightening sessions to date, advocates Will Marquand from Tower Body Corporate and Chris Irons from Strata Solve took turns pitching legislative reform proposals to judge Michael Kleinschmidt from Bugden Allen Group Legal.

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