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Our strata consists of three townhouses (units A, B, and C). Units A and B share an adjoining wall, as do units B and C. A leaking pipe in the downstairs ceiling of unit C has caused damage above a wardrobe located between the bedroom and garage. The pipe services only unit C.

As the boundary of each townhouse is the external perimeter, is the space between the ground floor ceiling and the upper level considered common property or part of the lot? Who is responsible for repairing the damage caused by the leak?

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We are about to renew our strata management agreement, and a motion in the AGM agenda states:

"(b) The owners corporation delegate to the agent all its functions (other than those listed in section 52-2 of the Act) and all the functions of its chairperson, secretary, treasurer, and strata committee."

If the owners corporation delegates all functions to the strata manager, what effect does this have on the office bearers and committee members? Can the strata manager override their decisions?

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The dividing fence between my lot and my neighbour's property, which is a separate free-standing house not part of our scheme, is in an extreme state of disrepair. The owners corporation has scheduled the repairs for six years, which I find unacceptable. What can I do to have the work completed sooner?

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Our strata scheme has five properties that share a private road under the strata plan. What insurance must be arranged each year to ensure the strata plan is adequately covered?

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After the relevant renovation by-law is passed by special resolution at a general meeting, can an owner begin renovations before the by-law is registered with the Land Registry Services (LRS)? The owner has been advised that work can start if they agree to take responsibility for any associated costs. Is this correct?

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Our committee operates without transparency and avoids holding proper meetings. I want to ensure the committee makes decisions through formal meetings and records them in the minutes so owners can clearly see the decisions made and who voted for them. How can I require the committee to follow this process without slowing down decision-making?

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Our body corporate is considering borrowing money to replace our aging elevator, which will involve significant interest costs.

Is it possible to let some owners pay their share upfront through a special levy, while others pay over time through a special levy covering loan repayments for the next 10 years?

• Read more about Circulating council of owners meeting minutes in a WA strata scheme
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Are minutes of council of owners meetings required to be circulated to all owners in a WA strata scheme? If a scheme’s bylaw requires minutes to be circulated, should this requirement align with the Strata Titles Act? If the council of owners is making decisions outside of formal meetings, how should those decisions be recorded and circulated?

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I chair the committee of a 43-lot development that has been occupied since March 2024. Fourteen developer-held lots are now being sold, and we want to prepare a concise document outlining property and appliance warranties for both existing and incoming owners. Is there any general guidance available to help us with this?

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A lot owner who owned two lots served as chair, secretary, and treasurer. They have now sold both lots, leaving only two ordinary members on the committee. What are the rules for appointing a new chairperson before the AGM, and is it permissible for one person to hold all three positions simultaneously?