Question: One lot owner is refusing to pay levies. What is the correct/recommended procedure to pursue debt recovery and in what order should those steps be taken? I am the “Honorary Administrator” of a self-managing strata scheme of four townhouses. We may need to take levy recovery action against one owner who is refusing…
Question: I want to install solar panels. Before I can install solar panels, I need to upgrade my fuse box. Isn’t it the responsibility of the owners corporation to pay for a fuse box upgrade? I am in a strata complex of 20 units and would like to install solar panels. Before I can…
Question: Our strata manager allowed a Pest Company to attend my lot without notifying me or receiving permission. Can I report the Strata Management Company for organising unauthorised access to my lot? Our strata manager allowed a Pest Company to attend my lot without notifying me. The first I knew was when I found…
Question: One lot owner is refusing to pay levies. What is the correct/recommended procedure to pursue debt recovery and in what order should those steps be taken? I am the “Honorary Administrator” of a self-managing strata scheme of four townhouses. We may need to take levy recovery action against one owner who is refusing…
Question: Can a proxy vote be cast in AGM elections for Owners Corporation committee members? If Yes: The person granting a proxy to another person may not know who the committee candidates are, as candidates can be nominated as late as the AGM itself. Each incumbent committee member who be able to hold up…
The Australian Apartment Advocacy (AAA) is an agency who undertakes research with Apartment Owners and Residents. This research is utilised by Governments and Developers to understand the needs of the ever growing apartment communities. The AAA serve as the voice of the more than 2.5 million apartment owners and residents in Australia. Survey’s are finalised…
Question: In NSW strata, how many committee members are needed to agree for the approval of building repairs or works? What is the NSW strata law regarding how many committee members can approve building repairs or works? In our building of eight lots, we have always stood by four committee member approvals as a…
Question: Do we need permission to tile over the top of tiles in our townhouse bathroom and laundry? We will not be disturbing the waterproofing or original tiles? Answer: Tiles are hard surface flooring and therefore considered a “minor renovation” under the legislation. If the strata committee has been delegated the power to approve…