Leanne has provided a response to a reader’s question received by LookUpStrata. The reader wanted to know what can be done about a bright light shining into their strata unit at night, and keeping them awake. Considering this is light pollution, as a first step the owner should seek mediation. You can read the question, and…
We wanted to share this article written by JS Mueller & Co lawyers. It explains that as of 1 December 2016, under the new strata legislation owners will now be entitled to request the owners corporation to agree to a payment plan for levies in arrears. Before the owners corporation can accept a payment plan…
A Look Up Strata reader asked what can be done about theft of plants from common property gardens in strata buildings. Without knowing the perpetrator it is difficult to pursue action, however there are a number of steps an owners corporation can take. Read Leanne’s response in the original article by clicking here.
Leanne has provided a response to a reader’s question received by LookUpStrata. The reader wanted to know whether an Executive Committee is allowed to pass so-called paper resolutions, rather than passing resolutions a during physical meeting.s You can read the full question, and Leanne’s response by clicking here.
Leanne provided a response to another reader’s question received by LookUpStrata. The reader wanted to know what to do in order to retain her tenants, who are having apartment parking space problems, and may vacate because of this. You can read the full question, and Leanne’s response by clicking here.
Leanne has provided a response to a reader’s question received by LookUpStrata. The reader lives in a self-managed strata scheme of just two lots and has a challenging relationship with the other lot owner. The reader is now looking at involving the NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) to apply for a NCAT order to appoint…
Did you know your building can save money on energy and water bills with simple, cost effective measures? Well performing, efficient buildings cost less money to run and are increasingly in demand from prospective buyers and renters. The City of Sydney launched the next phase of the Smart Green Apartments program on 24 August 2016….
Leanne has provided a response to a reader’s question received by LookUpStrata. The reader wanted to know what to do after her strata management agent allowed sub-standard repairs to be performed in her strata titled building. You can read the full question, and Leanne’s response by clicking here.
Leanne has provided a response to a reader’s question received by LookUpStrata. The reader wanted to know who makes the decision to appoint a contractor to perform work at a strata building. You can read the full question, and Leanne’s response by clicking here.
The Department of Fair Trading has now released the final regulations, all 49 pages of which can be viewed in pdf format by clicking here.
Our CEO Leanne has provided a response to a LookUpStrata reader question regarding noise from tenants. Hit this link for the full article!
Our CEO, Leanne Habib, provided a response to a LookUpStrata reader’s question regarding sanding and polishing floorboards. In short the answer is ‘it depends’. If the flooring was installed at the time of construction, has not been altered since by an individual owner(s) and is affixed to the common property floor slab within your lot,…
At Premium Strata, we have been preparing for the changes to the NSW Strata Laws, which will come into effect on 30 November 2016. To help you absorb the key changes, we have written this to-the-point pocket guide to the legislative changes. Hit this link for the full article!
A few weeks ago, Premium Strata was again one of the proud sponsors of Bingo Bins annual fundraising event, Paradise Garden. The event raised much needed funds for the McGrath Foundation and the Cancer Council NSW. Both are fantastic charities worthy of our support. The team at Bingo Industry organised a fantastic night. The dinner was held at Doltone House and saw…
As you might be aware, our CEO Leanne Habib frequently answers readers questions for LookUpStrata. This article covers the installation of a stair lift for a disabled lot owner for which consent of the owners corporation via a special resolution and special by-law would be required. Read the full question, and Leanne’s response here.
Our own Leanne Habib continues to support LookUpStrata with readers questions. Her latest response provides clarity on a small 2 lot strata scheme who wishes to self-manage and cancel an existing agreement with a strata managing agency. Read the full question, and Leanne’s response here.
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The NSW Government has released draft regulations to support the once in a generation strata reform passed by the NSW Parliament on 27 October 2015. The Strata Schemes Management Regulation 2016 and the Strata Schemes Development Regulation 2016 support the new Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 and the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 which are…
Strata Community Australia NSW is hosting its annual Strata Owners Day this Saturday April 30. It is a day for all strata owners and those interested in buying into strata, to be educated, updated and to have your queries answered. The cost is $66 for members, and $80 for non-members. Hit the link for additional program…
The team at Bannermans Lawyers have written this article summarising the requirements and rights of tenants in strata titled buildings: A lot owner is required to lodge a tenancy notice with the owners corporation/managing agent if it leases the lot, as is the lessee if the lessee subleases. The owners corporation/managing agent must record that information in…