Who pays the insurance excess for water damage between lots and what counts as an event in strata

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I refer to Section 193(4) Excess in the Body Corporate and Community Management (Accommodation Module) Regulation 2020, or Section 122(4) of the Body Corporate and Community Management (Small Schemes Module) Regulation 2020 that state:

Can strata by laws restrict converting units into additional bedrooms in NSW

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Can a strata bylaw be written stating that owners cannot convert unit space into an additional bedroom?

I believe strata can order unauthorised conversions to be reversed but surely it would be best to be proactive and clearly state that conversions cannot be approved?

There are several reasons why conversions are detrimental to residents and owners. In my Owners Corporation, I'm concerned about the maximum occupancy regulations in NSW as we already have overcrowding issues and potential risks.

Can a duplex owner change a shared driveway without neighbour approval in a two lot strata scheme

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We are a two-unit strata. Our driveways are next to each other (Basically one wide, shared driveway) and our neighbour is proposing to rip his half of the pavers up and lay concrete instead.

What are my rights in preventing this? My understanding is that we would have to agree on this.

Strata management courses in the ACT training options and accreditation through SCA

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Is there a Strata Management course in ACT?

I am a commercial Property Manager in the ACT and I manage one (1) Units Plan - Office/commercial property. I would like to learn more specifically about Strata and Units Plan etc. How can I do this?

How to change strata managers in the ACT voting requirements, notice periods and key steps

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I am chair of the body corporate for my complex in the ACT. We want to change strata managers and understand we first have to have a vote on this but I wanted to know firstly, is the vote to change required from all owners or just the executive committee?

Secondly, does it need to be a majority or a certain percentage?

Thirdly, what time frame is required to notify our strata managers that we wish to discontinue their services?

Is garage door damage covered by strata insurance for impact on common property?

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Is the external of a garage door covered by strata insurance?

Damage was done by an unknown vehicle, and we filed a police report. Does strata cover this or is this up to the resident?

The garage door's driveway is on common property.