Leanne provided a response to a LookUpStrata readers question.
The reader wanted to know what can be done to ensure that the Executive Committee fulfills its duty of maintaining common property.
We advised the lot owner to put their Strata Managing Agent on notice that the Owners Corporation is in breach of its duties.
Read our detailed response here.
A LookUpStrata reader wanted to know whether a tenant and a landlord of the same unit could hold positions in executive committee? In summary, this is not permissible. Only one of them, either the tenant or the landlord, can seek nomination. The response prepared is based on the assumption that it is the owner nominating his…
Question: My husband and I jointly own the only commercial lot in a residential building. He is disabled and from time to time parks in the disabled car park. We do not reside here as it is an office. Can we use the space? Answer: Disabled car spaces are intended for use for disabled visitors….
Question: Are there regulations on the use of smoker BBQs on apartment balconies considering the amount of smoke and smell these produce? Answer: You must check the by-laws applicable to your scheme. The short answer is that you must check the by-laws applicable to your scheme. Many schemes have by-laws which regulate BBQ’s and…
Question: I believe you wrote the following article which I read in Strata News @ 215: Q&A Proxy Vote Requirements for Annual General Meeting I have a similar issue arising with proxies in my own 5-Lot 2-storey townhouse Strata Plan 35133 in Tweed Heads NSW. Can you tell me the date your article was written…
Our friends at Bannermans Lawyers made this really useful infographic which explains the difference between Common Property and Lot Property. Please click the image to the right for a large version of the image. It is very helpful in understanding which damage or repairs are covered by the building insurance and for which issues you…
New Combustible Cladding Laws Introduced On the 22nd October 2018, new laws commence. These laws are the Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Identification of Buildings with Combustible Cladding) Regulation 2018 and State Environmental Planning Policy Amendment (Exempt Development – Cladding and Decorative Work) 2018. Owners of certain buildings with external combustible cladding will now be required to register…
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