Can a strata scheme create a by-law to ban smart meter installations?
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Our small strata scheme has eight units, each with its old-style electrical meter in a common area. One owner wants to create a new by-law that prohibits the installation of smart meters. Is this possible, or would it conflict with the existing by-laws or regulations regarding WA strata scheme utility services? If such a by-law can be introduced, what voting requirement is necessary for the by-law's approval?
Compliance with the Embedded Network Code of Practice in a strata scheme
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Our strata scheme operates an embedded electricity network managed by a third-party provider. Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Embedded Network Code of Practice (CoP)? Does accountability sit solely with the energy provider?
Can a builder double their invoice with a costs plus contract?
Does a "costs plus" building contract mean we pay actual costs plus a fee?
A builder did concrete cancer remedial works. He presented a costs plus building contract and quoted $80K. Three weeks later, he presented us with a claim of $160K. His evidence of costs consists of photos of the works and empty concrete bags. He refuses to show us receipts, and his claim does not include any line items for labour. Instead, his bags of cement cost ~$550 each.
Are we entitled to see his costs? How do we dispute the claim?
Can a caretaker who is also a lot owner vote on admin fee increases at the AGM?
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At the last AGM, the body corporate put forward a vote to increase our admin fees.
A substantial amount of admin fees go towards our caretaker, who is also a lot owner. Is the caretaker excluded from voting due to a conflict of interest? Essentially, they are voting for their caretaker fees to go up. Is $200k pa. for caretaking normal?
Some lot owners were not notified about the voting. Does this make voting invalid?
Our building's defects and water ingress caused our strata insurance to lapse — what do we do now?
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I am an owner of one of 40 units in an 8 story building in Parramatta. The building has had defects and water ingress issues for years.
Due to ongoing neglect of the issues, our insurance company did not renew the insurance and it has lapsed.
Our Strata Management Company resigned due to our insurance situation, but luckily they are still working tirelessly behind the scenes on insurance and trying to assist.