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VIC: Q&A Forced sale and the 75% rule

Published date April 17, 2018 Leave a Comment

VIC: Q&A Forced sale and the 75% rule

A Victorian Lot Owner is wondering whether there is any information available about Forced Sale in Victoria. This question has been answered by Robert Savage, McClusky Lawyers.Question: We were wondering if we could have information about a rule that we have just heard of which allows a strata title to sell when 75% of owners decide to sell. Has a reform for a Forced Sale … [Read more...]

VIC: Update on Cladding Laws

Published date April 17, 2018 Leave a Comment

VIC: Update on Cladding Laws

This article, providing an update on cladding laws in Victoria, has been supplied by Stephen McMahon, Whitbread Insurance Brokers. Have you enjoyed this article? If you would like to be kept informed about strata matters, click here to subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Worldwide, the use of combustible cladding has resulted in several highly publicised building fires, most … [Read more...]

QLD: Q&A Changing the date of when the committee meeting will be held

Published date April 17, 2018 3 Comments

QLD: Q&A Changing the date of when the committee meeting will be held

A lot owner from QLD is wondering about the process for changing the date of when the committee meeting will be held. Frank Higginson, Hynes Legal provides the following response. Question: Advice is needed regarding changing a date for when a committee meeting will be held to accommodate two committee members whose attendance is crucial to discussing/negotiating with the … [Read more...]

ACT: Q&A Levies issued but no approval of Owners Corporation budget

Published date April 17, 2018 Leave a Comment

ACT: Q&A Levies issued but no approval of Owners Corporation budget

This question about the approval of the yearly Owners Corporation budget has been answered by Jan Browne, Whittles Strata Partners.Question: Can our Strata Manager issue levies to each lot owner for the new financial year when there has been no General Meeting to approve the Owners Corporation budget? If you have enjoyed this Q&A post and would like to be kept informed … [Read more...]

QLD: Q&A Solar panels and strata – which account do we debt?

Published date April 17, 2018 Leave a Comment

QLD: Q&A Solar panels and strata – which account do we debt?

A lot owner from QLD is about solar panels and strata. Which account do they debit for the purchase of solar panels on their roof? Todd Garsden, Hynes Legal provides the following response. Question: We are going through the solar panels and strata process. Does the expenditure for this install of solar panels on the roof come from the sinking fund or a special fund set up to … [Read more...]

NSW: Q&A Exclusive use of common property. No access! Really…..?

Published date April 17, 2018 1 Comment

NSW: Q&A Exclusive use of common property. No access! Really…..?

A lot owner from NSW has a question about a neighbouring lot owner who has Exclusive use of common property. Leanne Habib, Premium Strata provides the following response. Question: Before I owned my apartment, another lot owner was given exclusive use of common property. The area is quite large and I'm perturbed I no longer have access. Is there anything I can do? If you have … [Read more...]

QLD: Q&A Fire door replacement due to defect notice. How long to comply?

Published date April 10, 2018 Leave a Comment

QLD: Q&A Fire door replacement due to defect notice. How long to comply?

We recently received the following question from a lot owner about time to comply with a defect notice for a fire door replacement due. Peter Berney, Solutions in Engineering has provided the following response. Question: My apartment was listed as “critical” for a fire door replacement. Strata will cover the costs, but I am wondering how long the body corporate has to comply … [Read more...]

Q&A The Tender Process: Changing Strata Managers in NSW

Published date April 10, 2018 1 Comment

Q&A The Tender Process: Changing Strata Managers in NSW

A lot owner from NSW is wondering about the tender process for changing strata managers in NSW. Andrew Terrell, Wellman Strata provides the following response. Question: We are looking at changing Strata Managers in NSW. What is the process to carry out? How can we call for quotes for the Strata Management of the scheme? There are some 'scare tactics' going on from the current … [Read more...]

QLD: Q&A How do I go about applying for Dispute Resolution?

Published date April 10, 2018 Leave a Comment

QLD: Q&A How do I go about applying for Dispute Resolution?

A lot owner from QLD is wondering about the process for applying for Dispute Resolution. Frank Higginson, Hynes Legal provides the following response. Question: How do we go about applying for dispute resolution to resolve problems among the Executive Committee at our Scheme? If you have enjoyed this Q&A post and would like to be kept informed about strata matters, click … [Read more...]

VIC: Q&A Water Ingress – The Body Corporate say it’s my problem to fix

Published date April 10, 2018 Leave a Comment

VIC: Q&A Water Ingress – The Body Corporate say it’s my problem to fix

This question about who is responsible to repair damage from water ingress has been answered by Stuart Mellington, Select OwnersCorp Management. Question: For some time we have had water ingress through the walls and windows of our investment unit. The body corporate say it is my cost to repair. Is this correct? If you have enjoyed this Q&A post and would like to be kept … [Read more...]

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