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NSW: Q&A What are the rules around smoking in strata buildings?

Question: We have a by-law stating residents are permitted to smoke on common property. This came about as one lot owner wanted the by-law and no-one challenged him at the time. I am strongly against the by-law and want to know how I can get this smoking bylaw changed.

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ACT: Insurance Implications of having a Working Bee

Question: Our executive committee recently approved a voluntary working bee in the common area garden. Are all participants required to register with the committee so they would be covered by the voluntary workers insurance cover?

NSW: New Strata Legislation Will Soon Become Law

These new laws will make it easier for owners corporations and owners to install solar panels and implement other “green” initiatives, clarify the validity of “no pets” by-laws and close a loop hole in the strata legislation that prevented NCAT imposing penalties on people who breach orders.

QLD: Q&A Who Can Access Common Property?

Question: Can an apartment gym be used for another purpose such as board games? In our building, residents are restricted from accessing the gym area during games days.

NSW: Q&A Special Levies, Levy Payments and Overdue Levies

Question: We did not receive a levy invoice or a notice of arrears. The next period notice invoice for levies, strata is charging interest and there is a notice of arrears fee. Do we have to pay the arrears notice fee and interest if we never received the invoice?  

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