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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.

• Read more about Can lot owners install fences on common property boundaries and what approvals are required?
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• Read more about Can a majority owner paint strata property without approval or is a resolution required?
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• Read more about 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?

• Read more about 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?

• Read more about 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.

• Read more about How to access strata impact damage reports when documents are withheld by management
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• Read more about Do strata insurance claims pay short term rental rates or market rent for loss of income?
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• Read more about Are tenants liable for fire damage in strata and can insurance premium increases be recovered?
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A fire in the basement car park caused by a tenant's car resulted in $400,000 damage. The car was registered but uninsured. The insurers of the strata no longer wish to cover the strata unless the premium is tripled. Is the owner of the unit liable for this. Do the tenants actions under the “peace and enjoyment” of the common property make him liable?

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Our committee recently held a budget meeting, and I've received the minutes. As usual, they show the committee's proposed levy recommendations for the AGM, but only as total figures with no explanation of how they were determined.