NSW: Why encouraging a strata audit is one of the best things a manager can do
Every year, thousands of NSW strata schemes receive an audit report. Many committees glance at it, file it away, and move on.
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QLD: Is there a conflict of interest if the treasurer reimburses themselves for community party
Question: Our treasurer approved a reimbursement to themselves for a community party paid from body corporate funds. Is this legal, and does it create a conflict of interest?
NSW: Can non-committee owners attend and speak at strata committee meetings?
Question: Non-committee owners get no notice of committee meetings and can only speak at the managing agent’s discretion. What are our legal rights to attend and participate in committee meetings?
WA: Is 30 days’ notice enough for a $7,500 special levy with no prior warning?
Question: Our strata company levied $7,500 for waterproofing works with only 30 days to pay and no prior warning, despite knowing the cost for nearly 12 months. Is this legal?
QLD: Can the committee withdraw a motion it has already submitted to a general meeting?
Question: What is required for the committee to withdraw a motion it has submitted to a general meeting?
VIC: When VCAT Isn’t an Option: The Interstate Respondent Problem
Before commencing proceedings, it is worth checking whether any party is based outside Victoria. If so, what appears to be a routine VCAT matter may need to start somewhere entirely different.
QLD: Applying for interim orders
Sometimes a body corporate dispute requires an urgent short-term response. In these situations, waiting for a final adjudication order may not address the immediate issue.
NSW: New EV Strata Laws: Threatens Power Capacity
The landscape for electric vehicles (EVs) in New South Wales is undergoing a quiet but rapid shift.
NAT: Legislation isn’t sexy, but it may just be your greatest ally in strata
Legislation doesn’t have to be intimidating, confusing, or something you hand straight to a lawyer. That was the core message from Chris Irons of Strata Solve in this national session, which drew strong numbers from across Australia and kept the live chat running hot from start to finish.