Strata levy increases – how much and how often?
Our own Leanne Habib helped our friends at LookUp Strata with a reader query regarding strata levies.
You can see our response here.
Our own Leanne Habib helped our friends at LookUp Strata with a reader query regarding strata levies.
You can see our response here.

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.

Despite the much anticipated “pet-friendly” amendments to the new strata legislation, animals are still not automatically permitted in strata schemes even if they are kept wholly within the boundaries of an individual’s apartment. To determine what the keeping of animals position and pet rules for strata is in relation to any particular scheme you must refer…

Question: Are bylaws allowed to specifically prohibit ownership of dogs whilst cats and other animals are subject to approval? The bylaws in my building require pets (except for fish) to be approved by the strata committee. However there is a specific clause which prohibits dogs (with the exception of guidance & hearing assistance dogs)….

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…

Question: What action can the Strata Committee take to impose compliance for breaches? A lot owner is amplifying her non-compliance in response to being advised to cease her hanging of washing on the balcony practices. Answer: Issue a notice to comply with the washing on the balcony bylaw and then pursue the matter through NCAT….

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…
Sign up to our newsletter tor receive updates and news.