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NSW: The sinking fund has run out of money but major common property repairs are urgently needed — what can we do?
Updated: 30th Apr 2026
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
Leanne is leading the conversation in strata and community management across Australia. With a distinguished career spanning over 25 years and holding credentials as a licensed Strata and Community Manager and Real Estate Managing Agent, Leanne has masterfully redefined the essence of premium strata service. Her approach, honed through years in senior roles within top-tier agencies, is unwaveringly client-focused, ensuring that expectations are not only met but consistently exceeded. As a pivotal member of the Strata Community Association (SCA) and the CEO of the award-winning Premium Strata, Leanne, together with her team of seasoned strata managers, embodies a commitment to unparalleled service excellence. Beyond steering Premium Strata and Premium Building Management, her influence extends across the property industry as a leading voice. Leanne's insights on legislative updates and industry shifts are invaluable, offering guidance to lot owners on intricate strata matters and fostering effective and informed strata management practices. Leanne is a regular contributor to Lookupstrata. You can take a look at Leanne’s articles here .
Published: 30th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Concrete spalling repairs in one unit are costing the owners corporation $200,000 — is this fair and can liability be limited?
Updated: 30th Apr 2026
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
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NSW: My basement garage needs urgent repair and strata won’t act — what can I do?
Updated: 30th Apr 2026
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
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NSW: Mould in my bathroom was caused by a leak in a common property wall — should strata pay for the repairs?
Updated: 30th Apr 2026
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
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NSW: Who is responsible for a broken window in a strata unit — the tenant, landlord or owners corporation?
Updated: 30th Apr 2026
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
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NSW: Can the owners corporation park a common property maintenance issue forever, citing lack of funds?
Updated: 30th Apr 2026
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
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NSW: The other lot owner in our two lot strata won’t agree to pay for repainting. What can we do?
Updated: 30th Apr 2026
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
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NSW: In a three lot strata with no sinking fund, can lot owners personally pay for repairs to their own townhouse?
Updated: 30th Apr 2026
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
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NSW: If the owners corporation passes ongoing responsibility for common property to a lot owner, does this bind subsequent owners?
Updated: 30th Apr 2026
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
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NSW: Can an owner unable to afford patio retiling pay the cost off through increased levies?
Updated: 30th Apr 2026
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
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NSW: Who is responsible for removing and reinstalling solar panels during a complex re-roofing?
Updated: 30th Apr 2026
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
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NSW: Who is responsible for mowing the council verge adjacent to a small strata of townhouses?
Updated: 30th Apr 2026
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
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NSW: Are balcony doors and windows the owners corporation’s responsibility to repair and replace?
Updated: 30th Apr 2026
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
Published: 29th Apr 2026 | 1 Comments
NSW: The owners corporation refuses to replace the waterproofing membrane in my shower. How do we proceed?
Updated: 29th Apr 2026
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
Published: 29th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: A villa window was smashed by a golf ball — is the repair the lot owner’s or owners corporation’s responsibility?
Updated: 29th Apr 2026
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
Published: 29th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Are intruder alarms treated the same as smoke alarms for repair and maintenance responsibility?
Updated: 29th Apr 2026
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
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NSW: Is the owners corporation responsible for maintaining an amenities room used only by gardeners?
Updated: 29th Apr 2026
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
Published: 29th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Does passing a by-law to make lot owners responsible for common property paving require all owners’ consent?
Updated: 29th Apr 2026
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
Published: 28th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Strata records lost during manager change legal risks and how to reconstruct missing records under NSW law
Updated: 28th Apr 2026
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
Published: 28th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Do mixed-use strata developments need 5 year SMS reviews under the 2015 NSW Development Act
Updated: 28th Apr 2026
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata