The NSW Strata Magazine March 2024

About the March 2024 edition

The March 2024 edition of The NSW Strata Magazine covers strata manager obligations, building manager vetting, and insurance settlement processes in NSW schemes. Key topics include the importance of following Capital Works Fund Report recommendations, fire hydrant system upgrade requirements under new legislation, exclusive use rental permissions, and cash settlement timing. The edition also addresses building manager background check obligations, proxy form submission deadlines, and public liability insurance requirements for volunteer tradework.

Should our strata manager keep us informed about changes to legislation? – Allison Benson, Kerin Benson Lawyers
Can a strata manager charge to organise insurance quotes? – Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
Can we be issued a breach notice for breaking the committee's unreasonable code of conduct? – Matthew Jenkins, Bannermans Lawyers
Why it's critical for OC's to follow Capital Works Fund Report recommendations – Asset Strata Valuers
How do we find a new building manager? – Andrew Terrell, Bright & Duggan
Should a cash settlement be released before the work is complete? – Tyrone Shandiman, Strata Insurance Solutions
Are we entitled to two remotes when we only have one car space? – Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
Quality of site management influences strata repairs – Tim Kurniadi, Paynter Dixon
Should our building manager supply a Police Check and Working with Children Check (WwCC)? – Andrew Terrell, Bright & Duggan
Can I rent my exclusive use without the OC's permission? – Matthew Jenkins, Bannermans Lawyers
When do I need to submit the proxy form? – Rod Smith, The Strata Collective
Do we need to upgrade our fire hydrant system to meet the new legislation? – Rob Broadhead, 2020 Fire Protection
If a retired electrician does work around the building for free, does he need public liability insurance? – Tyrone Shandiman, Strata Insurance Solutions
SCA NSW Update – Strata Community Association NSW