Published: 01st May 2026 | 0 Comments
NAT: How do we start saving now for the next lift replacement in 25 years?
Updated: 01st May 2026
Dakota Panetta
Dakota Panetta
Dakota has spent 6 years in the property & strata industry, including managing a portfolio of luxury properties on the Sunshine Coast for a number of years. More recently he has travelled around Australia & New Zealand delivering compliance updates and training sessions to Strata Managers and Strata Owners alike. Dakota has also assisted the national chapter of SCA to deliver training courses to new strata managers throughout Australia as well as the NZ chapter. Dakota operates as a business development manager in a national role with Solutions In Engineering – Your Strata Compliance Specialists. Dakota is a regular contributor to LookUpStrata. You can take a look at Dakota's articles here .
Published: 27th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Does an owners corporation have a duty of care to provide lighting on common property and prevent safety risks
Updated: 27th Apr 2026
Dakota Panetta
Published: 23rd Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
QLD: Is there a required sinking fund percentage or minimum balance per lot in strata schemes?
Updated: 23rd Apr 2026
Dakota Panetta
Published: 23rd Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
QLD: Painting touch-ups in strata: Should costs come from admin or sinking fund?
Updated: 23rd Apr 2026
Dakota Panetta
Published: 23rd Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
QLD: How to recover a neglected body corporate: Fixing sinking fund shortfalls and maintenance backlogs
Updated: 23rd Apr 2026
Dakota Panetta
Published: 23rd Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
QLD: Should sinking fund forecasts change if a strata building may be sold to a developer?
Updated: 23rd Apr 2026
Dakota Panetta
Published: 21st Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
QLD: Body corporate duty of care for water pooling hazards on common property and injury risk
Updated: 21st Apr 2026
Dakota Panetta
Published: 14th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
QLD: Playground Safety Compliance Standards and Body Corporate Responsibilities in Australia
Updated: 14th Apr 2026
Dakota Panetta
Published: 14th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
QLD: Do car park drop-offs require safety barriers in strata complexes
Updated: 14th Apr 2026
Dakota Panetta
Published: 14th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
QLD: Body Corporate Liability for Slip and Trip Hazards from Resident Activities on Common Property
Updated: 14th Apr 2026
Dakota Panetta
Published: 14th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
QLD: Do contractors on common property need insurance and sign-in procedures?
Updated: 14th Apr 2026
Dakota Panetta
Published: 13th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
VIC: Should building insurance valuations align with maintenance plans?
Updated: 13th Apr 2026
Dakota Panetta
Published: 06th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
QLD: Can a body corporate require annual air conditioner servicing?
Updated: 06th Apr 2026
Dakota Panetta
Published: 06th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Is the owners corporation liable for garage flood damage in extreme weather?
Updated: 06th Apr 2026
Dakota Panetta
Published: 27th Mar 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Are Adaptable Parking Spaces in Basements Safe and Compliant?
Updated: 27th Mar 2026
Dakota Panetta
Published: 27th Mar 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Why Do Capital Works Fund Plans Include Maintenance Costs?
Updated: 27th Mar 2026
Dakota Panetta
Published: 27th Mar 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Why Desktop Sinking Fund Reports Are No Longer Enough
Updated: 27th Mar 2026
Dakota Panetta
Published: 27th Mar 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Can a Strata Committee Amend the Capital Works Fund Plan?
Updated: 27th Mar 2026
Dakota Panetta
Published: 26th Mar 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Can a Strata Committee Refuse Balcony Safety Modifications for Children?
Updated: 26th Mar 2026
Dakota Panetta
Published: 26th Mar 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Improving Accessibility in Community and Strata Pools: Handrails, Standards and Assessment Options
Updated: 26th Mar 2026
Dakota Panetta