LookUpStrata | Australia's Strata Title Information Site

For over a decade, Lookupstrata has been Australia’s most trusted source for accurate, unbiased, up-to-date strata information. Free, unrestricted access to everyone living and working in strata.

We provide straightforward, expert-driven content from a national network of strata specialists, lawyers, strata managers, and other respected professionals.

Whether you’re navigating a complex by-law, a new law or a difficult neighbour, our resources are designed to help you find solutions.

We believe that a well-informed and connected strata community is a thriving community.

We provide free resources (and more) to empower your strata knowledge, such as:

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NSW: Is the OC required to pay an owner’s claim for a failed bathroom membrane?

Question: An owner renovated their ensuite without approval and is demanding $5,000 for a failed membrane. Does the owners corporation have to pay?

QLD: Case Study: By-law overreach stalls at a lot’s front door

A body corporate sought to register an updated Community Management Statement (CMS) that included a new by-law that regulated the charging of lithium battery devices in the scheme.

NSW: Apartment owners get better protections and greater rights as fourth strata bill passes Parliament

The Minns Labor Government has delivered its fourth tranche of nation-leading legislative changes for the 1.2 million people living in apartments and duplexes across the state.

QLD: Who pays to remove a tree an owner damaged?

Question: A common property tree damaged by an owner during unapproved landscaping has to be removed. Can the body corporate recover the cost?

WA: New reforms to reduce conflict in strata communities

Hundreds of thousands of Western Australians living in strata communities are set to benefit from reforms focused on improving transparency, accountability and flexibility.

VIC: Can our manager charge more than their contracted handover fee?

Question: An owners corporation manager wants to charge more than their contract allows for handing over records. Can they deduct a higher fee?

QLD: Can an owner use common power to charge a battery?

Question: An owner wants to charge a battery on common power in the basement car park and pay $60 a year. Should the committee agree?

NSW: Why good strata cases fail at NCAT, and how to avoid it

If talking it out and mediation don’t work, a strata dispute in New South Wales usually ends up at the Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT).

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subject to any superior ethical duty, and the law, act in the best interests of its clients;
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