September Newsletter 2023

STRATA INSIGHTS In the September edition of our newsletter, we bring you the latest information on the strata sector in Australia, showcasing recent case studies and industry updates. OCN STRATA MATTERS CONFERENCE Premium Strata is working with Australian Apartment Advocacy (AAA) to ensure that lot owners are supported in the event that a builder faces…

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August Newsletter 2023

STRATA INSIGHTS In the August edition of our newsletter, we bring you the latest information on the strata sector in Australia, showcasing recent case studies, industry updates and top tips. NCAT Case – Disputes Between Owners A recent NCAT case delves into the outcomes of legal proceeding that did not amount to contempt of court…

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July Newsletter 2023

STRATA INSIGHTS In the July edition of our newsletter, we bring you the latest information on the strata sector in Australia, showcasing recent case studies, industry updates and top tips. NCAT Enforces By-Laws  In a strata scheme in Wollstonecraft, the owners corporation established a by-law granting a lot owner the privilege to construct a pergola…

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June Newsletter 2023

STRATA INSIGHTS In the June edition of our newsletter, we bring you the latest information on the strata sector in Australia, showcasing recent case studies, industry updates and top tips.   Owners Corp Wins Combustible Cladding Case There has been a ground-breaking combustible cladding case in the NSW Court of Appeal in favour of the…

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May Newsletter 2023

Merry Christmas; Premium Strata December Newsletter STRATA INSIGHTS In the May edition of our newsletter, we bring you the latest information on the strata sector in Australia, showcasing recent case studies, industry updates and top tips. What does the 2-year limitation period to bring action against an Owners Corporation mean? There is a two-year limitation…

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April Newsletter 2023

Merry Christmas; Premium Strata December Newsletter STRATA INSIGHTS In the April edition of our newsletter, we bring you the latest information on the strata sector in Australia, showcasing the rising trends, industry updates and top tips. Rise in Strata Levies as Cost of Living Soars More and more people are struggling to pay their levy…

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March Newsletter 2023

Merry Christmas; Premium Strata December Newsletter MARCH STRATA INSIGHTS 2023 Welcome to the March edition of our newsletter, where we bring you the latest information on the strata market in Australia. This month we delve into the growing trends, changing demographics and anticipated developments in the industry. 1. Overview There has been continuous growth on…

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Q&A Yapping Dogs

Yapping Dogs I live in a very large Strata unit complex and there is an overload of dogs here – almost like a Canine Hotel – but all in all they are well mannered but there are those, that, at times bark and yap for an hour to 5 hours at a time. I find it to…

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NSW: Q&A Can You Run a Business from Your Apartment Garage?

  Question: If a strata block of units is zoned residential, can someone operate a manufacturing business from a unit? The person with the manufacturing business does not live in the building but owns the lot. It is like listening to someone urinating into a toilet bowl 24/7. Strata management is unable to offer any…

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NSW: Q&A Who sets the agenda, Explanatory notes

  Question: My neighbour has a water fountain in her yard next to my patio. It is like listening to someone urinating into a toilet bowl 24/7. Although the level of noise isn’t excessive, could this be considered a nuisance? My neighbour has a water fountain in her yard next to my patio. The fountain…

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NSW: Q&A Positions on the Strata Committee

  Question: As an over 55s strata, our “pool” of likely contenders for interest in being a committee member is shrinking as lot owners age. We do have a good Strata Manager. What happens in this situation? Our NSW over 55s Strata is due to have its AGM next month. At this stage, none of…

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NSW: Q&A Who sets the agenda, Explanatory notes

  Question: At our last AGM I proposed a motion that meetings be held after 6pm. Our Strata Manager denied the motion from being on the agenda. Does the Strata Manager have authority to dismiss a motion? proposed a Motion for our last AGM within the correct guidelines and timing, that being, that future Annual…

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NSW: Q&As Strata Hub: What do you need to know?

  Question: Our Strata Manager insists on using a single first point of contact to liaise with regarding strata matters for the coming year. Is this usual? In our complex of 22 owners, we recently held our AGM. Of the 6 owners who were at the meeting, 3 owners volunteered to serve on the committee….

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NSW: Q&A Do We Need a ByLaw For That?

  Question: Does the strata Committee have the legal right to sell framed art pieces in common areas without all lot owner’s permission? Answer: Yes, a general meeting of the Owners Corporation would be required and there are likely local council consent and insurance implications. We consider that, at minimum, the Owners Corporation would need…

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NSW: Q&A Quorum Requirements for the AGM

  Question: We had an AGM where 2 of 3 owners attended. Is this a quorum? We had an AGM where 2 of 3 owners attended. Is this a quorum? The meeting date was changed to suit the strata and therefore our proxy couldn’t attend. Is this in line with the legislation? The notice of…

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