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We are owners in a 6-unit strata complex in FNQ. We need to replace our metal roof due to rust damage and have just held an EGM to obtain authority from the owners for a special levy to help cover the cost of the new roof.

All six units have skylights in the top-floor bathroom. Four owners do not want a new skylight installed, saving $750. Two owners would like the skylight replaced, with the additional $750 added to their special levy.

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As the secretary of our executive committee, I have been tasked with finding body corporate information. The executive committee would like to broaden our communication avenues. So far, we have installed notice boards and sent out emails.

We are also considering creating a Facebook page to answer questions, post information, etc. What are the pros and cons of developing a body corporate Facebook page?

• Read more about The council of owners approved replacing bollard lighting costing over $16,000 without informing owners — what can owners do?
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How will strata managers meet the challenge of many complexes moving totally from petrol to fully electric vehicles in the very near future?

What is the process? Is there a supply of capable contractors? Do Strata Managers have the experience/preparedness? What is the ability of older built UP to supply sufficient electricity? Etc

• Read more about Our strata manager has repeatedly failed to register our house rules — can I serve them with a contract breach notice?
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Our strata manager failed to register our house rules after our AGM. We brought them forward to the following AGM with some additions, and they were passed by the owners corporation again.

It has been approximately three months since our AGM and the rules have not been registered. We’ve served the strata manager notice that their tenure will not be extended after contract expiry.

As chair, can I serve the strata manager with a contract breach notice before the end of the contract?

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In our over-55s strata, a committee member has behaved so badly that the remaining members no longer wish to deal with them.

Can the executive committee hold meetings without this member? Can we conduct voting by paper so that we avoid personal contact until we can hold a General Meeting to remove them?

• Read more about We manage units for short term rent with lockboxes in unlocked letterboxes — does the Executive Committee have authority to remove them?
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• Read more about Can a committee member whose proxy expired still stay on the owners corporation committee?
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The chairperson of our owners corporation is on the committee because they have been a proxy since our last AGM. We had our previous AGM 14 months ago.

If the proxy was not renewed 12 months after the last AGM, the chair’s proxy expired 2 months ago.

Can a committee member whose proxy expired still stay on the committee?

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There are three units in our strata. Behind my unit is a small plot of vacant common property that was likely a guest car park at some point but has never been used.

I would like to buy this common property so I can extend my fence and create a backyard. The other two owners are open to this, although another consideration is the land could be subdivided and sold externally to build a new house.

How do I measure, value and purchase this plot of common property?

• Read more about Maintenance costs are rising in our ageing building — the COO will not distribute my redevelopment plans to owners. How can I ensure they get access to this option?
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Owners in our ageing 1970s strata building on the Perth foreshore are concerned about the rising maintenance costs.

I contacted a well-known architect who designed a beautiful new Plan of Complex, from our old two-story into a five-story building.

The project will be funded by the pre-sale of stories 3 - 5. Each owner will receive a new apartment.

I have submitted the plans to the council of owners, but the council refuses to pass this on to all owners. They are split 50/50 on the redevelopment. Are they required to pass the information on to owners?