The SCA (NSW) 2026 phase-out of insurance commissions relies entirely on voluntary association rules. However, because there is no legal obligation on strata managers to be SCA members, operators can withdraw from the association while continuing to collect commissions. Given this structural loophole, is industry self-regulation fundamentally flawed?
Our committee secretary and their spouse pay for and carry out maintenance in common areas. The body corporate reimburses them. As a committee member, I have not seen any reimbursement requests or supporting records.
The chairperson says the committee does not need to approve these reimbursements as a whole, and that approval is only required from the secretary and the treasurer.
Residents in our owners corporation(OC) regularly breach by-laws by dumping rubbish, incorrectly disposing of rubbish, improperly using parking areas, and leaving shopping trolleys at the front and rear of our complex. The OC currently pays for damage and clean-up caused by these breaches.
Our strata company is concerned about the condition of the decking around our pool. Quotes to repair the decking were rejected at an AGM, and discussions with the builder regarding rectification are still ongoing.
While decisions about the next steps are in progress, can the strata company begin to raise funds? Our strata company clearly states on the levy notice that the additional amount is for pool decking.
I live in a strata block of around 50 apartments. A fault in the main water riser valve caused water damage to the floating floors in two apartments. The building insurance does not cover floating floors.
In Western Australia, can a strata company archive all records and documents digitally, or are there specific records that must still be kept in hard copy?
If a committee member becomes unfinancial after the AGM, can they still vote on motions at strata committee meetings, or does being unfinancial affect their eligibility to vote?