This article about rights to access lots has been supplied by Frank Higginson, Hynes Legal.Many bodies corporate are mistaken about their rights to access lots. There is a right to access a lot only for specific purposes and in accordance with the Act.If you want to read an appeal decision about whether a body corporate acted reasonably in accessing a lot, then read on … [Read more...]
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QLD: Approving Improvements – Part 2 Owners
This article discussing approving improvements - owners - has been provided by Peter James, Archers the Strata Professionals.In Part 1 of our approving common property improvements series, we covered everything you need to know when it is the Body Corporate that wants to authorise its own improvement and the process it must follow, which can be reviewed here.We … [Read more...]
QLD: Is it defamatory to call someone unfinancial?
This article about defamation in body corporates has been supplied by Frank Higginson, Hynes Legal.It must be the season for ‘interesting’ defamation proceedings. This one will be of special interest to the strata managers (and perhaps chairpersons) out there who have to declare people unfinancial at general meetings.A lot owner sued a strata manager for defamation for … [Read more...]
NSW: Q&A What Do We Do When A Developer Comes Knocking?
This Q&A about what happens in NSW when a developer contacts your building has been supplied by Sophia Jiang, Omega Legal.Question: When a developer contacts your building with an offer to buy, what steps should you take? What are the committee member's obligations to the lot owners? What questions do you need to ask the developer?GET THE LATEST STRATA NEWS / ARTICLES … [Read more...]
WA: Resolving Strata Disputes Under the Strata Title Act Amendments
This article discussing the changes to strata disputes under the Strata Title Act amendments has been supplied by Anthony Quahe, Civic Legal.The resolution of strata disputes is one of the key areas for reform in the amendments to the Strata Titles Act 1985 (WA).This article will look at how these changes will affect the resolution of strata disputes.GET THE LATEST … [Read more...]
NSW: Taming Keyboard Warriors – How to Deal With Unreasonable Strata Communications
This article discussing unreasonable strata communications has been provided by Carlo Fini, JS Mueller & Co.A recent New South Wales District Court defamation case highlighted the dangers that lurk in communications (especially emails) passing between strata managers, strata committee members and strata residents.The perennial problem of burdensome email … [Read more...]
NSW: ‘Nothing To See Here’ Owners Corporations, Lot Owners And Security Cameras
This article discussing Owners Corporations and Security Cameras has been provided by Warwick van Ede, JS Mueller & Co.The use of surveillance cameras in both private and public spaces is increasing significantly. Cameras are installed by local councils and private enterprise, and you can expect to be digitally recorded walking into a shopping centre, travelling on … [Read more...]
SA: Q&A Strata Manager Rules on How to Conduct a Meeting
This question about the rules around how the strata manager should conduct a meeting has been answered by Flavia Ger, Ace Body Corporate Management.Question: Is there anything official in SA, a law or rules, that directs a strata manager on how to conduct meetings or business?GET THE LATEST STRATA NEWS / ARTICLES DIRECT TO YOUR INBOX HEREPrior to our last AGM, the … [Read more...]
Follow our 5 Practical Tips for Completing a Proxy Form
Owners can’t attend? This article about how to complete a proxy form has been supplied by Sophia Jiang, Omega Legal.It is often easier said than done when it comes to securing the support from owners to vote on any strata matter. If you are obtaining a proxy for the first time or just need a refresher, see our tips on how to complete a proxy form.GET THE LATEST … [Read more...]
QLD: Q&A Body Corporate Removing Strata Information From Noticeboard
A Qld lot owner would like to know what power a body corporate member has over strata information displayed on the noticeboard. Todd Garsden, Hynes Legal provides the following response.Question: What rights does a member of the committee have to remove, or prohibit a lot owner from displaying, strata information on the noticeboard?GET THE LATEST STRATA NEWS / ARTICLES … [Read more...]
