NSW: Q&A Common Property Defects and Reimbursement for Repairs

NSW: Q&A Common Property Defects and Reimbursement for Repairs

  Question: The Owners Corporation is undertaking remedial waterproofing on a common property rooftop terrace which is included in our title. They have asked us to move our large pots and spa. Shouldn’t this be there cost? The Owners Corporation is undertaking remedial waterproofing on a common property rooftop terrace which is included in our…

NSW: Q&A Foyer Christmas Decorations Purchased by Strata Funds

NSW: Q&A Foyer Christmas Decorations Purchased by Strata Funds

  Question: We have discussed putting up some foyer Christmas decorations. Some residents have voiced their concerns about strata funds paying for the cost of acquiring the seasonal decorations. Our strata has an uninteresting entry foyer that would benefit from some visual enhancement. Hanging some artwork on the blank walls would make both residents and…

NSW: Q&A Apartment renovations without approval. Oops … What do we do now?

NSW: Q&A Apartment renovations without approval. Oops … What do we do now?

  Question: A lot owner has carried out works on his balcony and installed air conditioning without approval. What steps should the OC take to protect themselves? An owner has tiled his balcony and installed air conditioning with a visible compressor sitting on the balcony. The owner has not obtained permission and we do not…

NSW: Q&A Proxies and Voting Rules for Owners Corporation Meetings

NSW: Q&A Proxies and Voting Rules for Owners Corporation Meetings

Question: Can Owners Corporation members use their unit entitlements when calling a poll vote to form a strata committee? Answer: In some circumstances, the motion can be decided according to the value of unit entitlements voting for or against. In short, yes. Generally, a motion put to a meeting, or an election of officers of…