About the February 2024 edition
The February 2024 edition of The NSW Strata Magazine examines committee accountability, strata management agreements, and insurance processes in NSW strata schemes. Key topics include varying strata management agency agreements, conflict of interest in defect repair voting, insurance renewal procedures, and findings from the 2023 Strata Defects Survey. The edition also covers committee removal procedures, over 55s complex eligibility rules, owner request handling, and the correct allocation of invoices across strata funds.
- How do we pay for the other party's legal fees? – Matthew Jenkins, Bannermans Lawyers
- Can a committee demand a fixed price quote? – Edwina Feilen, Sedgwick
- Why make it easy to remove committee members? – Allison Benson, Kerin Benson Lawyers
- Are the small number of owners with defects in their lots able to vote on repairing the defects, or is this a conflict? – Tim Sara, Strata Choice
- Can we vary the strata management agency agreement? – Matthew Jenkins, Bannermans Lawyers
- Neighbour is requesting retrospective approval for renovations that affect the peaceful enjoyment of our lot – Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
- Does the strata manager need a signed letter of appointment for an insurance renewal? – Tyrone Shandiman, Strata Insurance Solutions
- Who can live in an over 55s strata complex? – Matthew Jenkins, Bannermans Lawyers
- Quality is more than skin deep – Tim Kurniadi, Paynter Dixon
- How does the committee deal with owner requests? – Rod Smith, The Strata Collective
- How can owners be sure the committee provides a true report for the insurance renewal? – Zac Gleeson, GQS
- Is the strata manager required to ensure they deduct invoices from the correct fund? – Andrew Terrell, Bright & Duggan
- Why can't I store my bins in the allocated bin area? – Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
- Insights from the 2023 Strata Defects Survey – Strata Community Association NSW
February 2024 NSW Strata Magazine Sponsors
