A practical approach to future-proofing maintenance in small strata schemes
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Our building does not have a clear long-term maintenance schedule or preventative plan. We always wait for things to break before we fix them. As a smaller strata scheme, what is a simple, scalable way for us to introduce basic preventive maintenance and future-proofing practices without creating an overly complex system or adding excessive administration?
Can a Strata Committee Amend the Capital Works Fund Plan?
Our Capital Works Fund Plan (CWFP) has been updated by consultants. A few committee members disagree with some of the line items and the impact these have on the strata levies.
Does the committee have to accept the CWFP, or can we recommend changes when or before we present it at the AGM?
Running a fair resident unit manager remuneration review
My take-out is that any alteration to any existing resident unit manager’s contract requires negotiated consent from both sides, regardless of the merits of the proposed alterations. In this previous question, the ‘suitably qualified professional’ was engaged – and presumably sourced – by the body corporate to do the review.
Noise By-Law Breach Based on Hearsay: What Are Your Options?
I have been served with a Notice to comply with a Noise bylaw.
The strata committee has issue a notice for breach of the noise by-law based on hearsay of a neighbour about noise disturbance. We feel we have been unfairly treated as they have not provided us with an opportunity to respond.
The notice has been issued via electronic instruction to the strata manager without passing a resolution in a meeting or 'in writing' meeting. Is this the correct procedure?
Should I call for a meeting to resolve the matter or is there a better option?
Should Owners Corporations Use Lawyers for NCAT By-Law Enforcement?
Should legal representation be obtained by an Owners Corporation before applying to NCAT for a hearing for failure to comply with by-laws?
Do Committee Members in Breach Have the Right to Vote?
We have two visitor parking spots in a block of eight. Two different members of the owner's committee park their car in these spaces on a permanent basis even though they have their own garage.
Other resident's visitors and tradesmen have to park on the street because of this. There is nothing in the by-laws approving their parking.
Do their votes count on issues as owner committee members when we vote because realistically, they are disobeying the committee's visitors car park ruling?
Storing Items on Common Property: What Can Strata Do?
A lot owner in our building stores personal items on the landing outside their unit. The items include a large box, a mat and multiple pairs of shoes.
I have advised strata about this on multiple occasions. I recently requested a breach notice be issued to the owner for breaching the common property by-law.
The Strata manager does not have the owner's contact details and is unwilling to send a letter unless all Committee members approve. There are only 2 Committee members, myself and an owner who is a friend of the owner who is breaching strata laws. What can I do?