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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Question: We would like to replace vertical blinds with plantation shutters. Do we need to ask for approval from our owners corporation? I own a unit on the ground floor of a strata property. When the property was built, the units had vertical blinds installed. We’d like to update the window coverings with plantation shutters….
Question: What is the procedure to have the minutes of an AGM amended? What is the procedure to have the minutes of an AGM amended? Is it by way of a motion for the agenda of the next AGM or can an amendment be proposed and seconded from the floor at the time of…
Question: Should a Special Resolution for a by-law include the full by-law, which runs to two pages, or reference it as an attachment? We are looking to renovate our bathroom. Should a Special Resolution for the by-law include the full by-law, which runs to two pages, or reference it as an attachment? There is…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
Question: Can a Strata Committee make changes to a 10 Year Capital Works Plan that has been voted on and approved by the Lot Owners at an AGM? At our AGM, the 10 year maintenance plan, along with the details of how it will be implemented and the annual projects listed in chronological sequence…
Question: Our renovation has been approved but we have been told to cease work until the bylaw has been registered. As approval has been granted, is it reasonable to withhold consent to commence? We are looking to renovate our kitchen and bathroom. Strata has approved the renovation however the Strata Manager says we can’t…
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…
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…