We recently received the following question about a 10 Year Capital Works Fund Plan. Peter Berney, Solutions in Engineering has provided the following response.Question: We don't want an 'out of the box' 10 Year Capital Works Fund Plan. How do we go about incorporating our ideas like adopting sustainable energy options, installing charging facilities for owner’s electric … [Read more...]
ACT: Q&A Who can be on an executive committee?
The following question regarding who can be on an executive committee was submitted to our site via email from an ACT lot owner. Thank you to Jan Browne and Craig Bowditch, Whittles Strata Partners.Question: Can a spouse who's name doesn't appear on the contract hold a seat on the Executive Committee? They are legally married but the contract is only in the name of the … [Read more...]
SA: Q&A Strata Maintenance Adelaide. Who repairs the roof?
This question about strata maintenance Adelaide and who repairs the roof has been answered by Tyson D'Sylva, Ace Body Corporate Management.Question: We have a few bent roof panels. Are we responsible for the repair of the roof or is this something our strata should be paying for? If you would like to be kept informed about strata matters, click here to subscribe to our … [Read more...]
QLD: Common management rights misconceptions
This article lists the most common misconceptions about management rights information has been supplied by Frank Higginson, Hynes Legal. If you have enjoyed this content and would like to be kept informed about strata matters, click here to subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Bush lawyers abound out there in strataland.Someone heard from someone else that someone did … [Read more...]
NSW: Keeping The Dog: strata committee can’t outlaw companion animal
This article concerning the right to own a companion animal in a no dog building has been written and supplied by Bailey Compton, Leverage Group – Solicitors & Academy.Leverage acted for a person whose dog was rejected by the strata committee. But the puppy is still there. Our client lived in a no dog building. The by-laws made a ruling that no dogs were permitted. NCAT … [Read more...]
NSW: Q&A Duties of Strata Treasurer. Is there a job description?
A newly nominated Treasurer from NSW is wondering exactly what the role entails and asks for specifics about the duties of Strata Treasurer. Leanne Habib, Premium Strata provides the following response.Question: What are the specific duties of strata treasurer and is there a mandatory job description of same that I am able to access? If you have enjoyed this Q&A post and … [Read more...]
Bread and butter Strata – Retaining Strata Records
Deryck Walker of RMIT discusses how long should you keep strata records, and how about meeting minutes, before they are destroyed? If you have enjoyed this content and would like to be kept informed about strata matters, click here to subscribe to our weekly newsletter.How long should you keep strata records before they are destroyed?At the outset, it is important to … [Read more...]
NSW: Child Window Safety Devices – Ongoing Maintenance
This article about the ongoing maintenance of child window safety devices has been supplied by Anthony Shakar, ASQB Window Safety. If you have enjoyed this content and would like to be kept informed about strata matters, click here to subscribe to our weekly newsletter.As the March 2018 deadline for window safety approaches, countless strata managers are arranging their … [Read more...]
NSW: Proxy Forms Under New Law & Who Can View Strata Records [PODCAST]
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This podcast discussing proxy forms and who is able to carry out strata records inspections in NSW is part of Amanda Farmer's Your Strata Property podcast series featuring Reena Van Aalst, Strata Central.If you have enjoyed this content and would like to be kept informed about strata matters, click here to subscribe to our weekly newsletter.Links MentionedCity of … [Read more...]
QLD: Q&A Doggy Doo Is Not Cleaned Up – Who Enforces Bylaws?
This Q&A about not cleaning up doggy doo and who enforces bylaws has been answered by Frank Higginson, Hynes Legal.Question: One unit owner does not clean up after their dog. It is part of the bylaws. Who enforces bylaws? If you would like to be kept informed about strata matters, click here to subscribe to our weekly newsletter. About 18 months ago person buys … [Read more...]
