Q&A: Neighbours cigarette butts – what can I do?

Q&A: Neighbours cigarette butts – what can I do?

Leanne has provided a response to a reader’s question received by LookUpStrata. The reader has residents of higher apartments who overlook her balcony, dump waste and cigarettes butts over their balustrades, which end up in her outdoor area. Naturally, the reader wanted to understand what can be done. You can read the full question, and Leanne’s response by…

How to save on your strata building’s electricity bill

How to save on your strata building’s electricity bill

Shared electricity usage is often one of the largest expenses for a strata titled building. Owners Corporations of larger strata buildings could spend upwards of 5 figure sums on their power bill. The building’s lobby, hallways, fire stairs, gardens and car park all need lighting. Then there are pools, air conditioning and central water heating. You…

Q&A: What to do when owners committee chairman resigns before the AGM?

Q&A: What to do when owners committee chairman resigns before the AGM?

This one is from the archives, but still of possible interest to you. A LookUpStrata reader wanted to know the correct procedure to follow after their Owners Committee chairman resigned before the Annual General Meeting (AGM). In summary, Leanne’s response explains that the number of members set at the last AGM cannot be changed until the…

Q&A: Failure of Executive Committee to maintain common property

Q&A: Failure of Executive Committee to maintain common property

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…