Our body corporate has shared water meters. Some units in our 8 lot scheme have been renovated since the build in 1970 and we’d like to arrange a plumbing audit on lots. Can the committee introduce a by-law stating that all tap ware in the lots must be of a certain standard and star rating?
As our over-50s community ages, we're seeing an increasing number of residents with care needs. How can the strata committee ensure that by-laws, such as those governing smoking, noise, and general behaviour, are upheld? Can the committee legally request an assessment of a resident's capacity to live independently and comply with these rules under the Aged Care Act 1997?
Our body corporate is currently updating the Community Management Statement (CMS). When I first moved into the 40-year-old apartment block, there was no CMS. While I was chair, I introduced one to address certain issues, and now the CMS is being updated again. Over time, residents have made changes, many of which predate the introduction of the CMS.
At last year's AGM, the Financial Statements were not provided and the motion was defeated. I expect as a result of that decision, the minutes for that AGM will not be accepted at this year's AGM.
If we do not accept the minutes of the previous AGM what should happen?
After many years of trying to halt our committee spending body corporate funds on personal pet projects ranging from the making of donations to political causes, even down to paying a committee members phone bill.
Our complex is nearing the end of the 6 year, 6 month builders warranty period with the construction company and our BCC has employed a building inspector to inspect all 120 units. This will allow the BCC to present all building defects to the builder for rectification. The BCC have also employed a lawyer to represent all owners if the matter goes before the QBCC for adjudication.
The committee received approval from lot owners at an EGM for expenditure on a project of $35k. Not only have the costs on the original project scope increased but without consultation, the chairperson has added extra components to the project so that it is now expected to cost over $50k. Work has proceeded and been approved retrospectively by a majority of the committee. Is this legal?