A LookUpStrata reader wanted to understand whether it is allowed for a Building Manager to use their proxies to vote on the negotiation of their agreements. The Caretaker / Building Managers wanted their Management agreement returned to 10 years instead of the 7 years left on original agreement. They also wanted their remuneration doubled for both of…
With strata communities in NSW adjusting to the major reforms that came in to effect on 30 November 2016, some frequently asked questions have started to emerge. Fair Trading NSW have listed the most frequently asked questions, and the answers. Test your knowledge of the new strata laws with the questions below! Q: Will some…
A LookUpStrata reader in NSW wanted a step by step guide on the procedure to resign their current strata manager and appoint a new one. Their AGM is not scheduled to happen for some time, and the reader wanted to know whether they have to wait with the appointment of the new strata manager until then?…
A LookUpStrata reader, who recently moved into a unit, wanted to know how he could get an entrenched and highly resistant executive committee to acknowledge their obligations under the new legislation, to have a 10 year plan, have it professionally costed and take immediate steps to raise the required funds to support it as well…
A LookUpStrata reader wanted to know what the process and procedures are for the Body Corporate Committee when contacting an owner regarding a breach of the bylaws. Can one member of the Body Corporate Committee send their own letter to a lot owner without contacting other members of the Body Corporate to discuss? In my…
A LookUp Strata reader, owning a unit in a resort style strata accommodation in NSW, wanted to understand whether the invoicing procedures used in her strata plan were proper and following appropriate accounting procedures. In summary, the party requiring the works is the party that should be invoiced; however, if you have other parties assisting with…
We have written a new article about the new rules on smoking in NSW strata buildings, and what can be done to restrict smoking. The new legislation introduced in NSW in November 2016 has recognised that smoking may cause nuisance or hazard to another person. Further, it has introduced a new model by-law (which must be…
We have written a new article explaining the available penalty options for by-law breaches in NSW strata buildings. Strata residents in breach of any by-law, risk that the Owners Corporation makes an application to NCAT for the imposition of a civil penalty for breaching the by-law. Such penalties are quite severe. The new strata legislation…