The recent reform of NSW strata laws generated some media interest in smoking in strata buildings. This is because the NSW Government said that the new strata laws would make clear that smoking and secondhand smoke exposure could constitute a nuisance that could be outlawed. So, what can be done about smoking in strata buildings? Can smoking be…
Strata Community Australia NSW is hosting its annual Strata Owners Day this Saturday April 30. It is a day for all strata owners and those interested in buying into strata, to be educated, updated and to have your queries answered. The cost is $66 for members, and $80 for non-members. Hit the link for additional program information, and…
Our own Leanne Habib continues to support LookUpStrata with readers questions. Her latest response provides clarity on a small 2 lot strata scheme who wishes to self-manage and cancel an existing agreement with a strata managing agency. Read the full question, and Leanne’s response here Leave us a Review If you are a client of Premium Strata, we…
As you might be aware, our CEO Leanne Habib frequently answers readers questions for LookUpStrata. This article covers the installation of a stair lift for a disabled lot owner for which consent of the owners corporation via a special resolution and special by-law would be required. Read the full question, and Leanne’s response here. Leave us a…
Our CEO, Leanne Habib, provided a response to a LookUpStrata reader’s question regarding sanding and polishing floorboards. In short the answer is ‘it depends’. If the flooring was installed at the time of construction, has not been altered since by an individual owner(s) and is affixed to the common property floor slab within your lot,…
A LookUpstrata reader wanted to know how they can obtain a copy of a building defects report regarding building issues which is affecting their unit. The Owner’s Corporation does not want to release the report, and is not willing to cooperate. Leanne provided a response to this rather difficult question: If the reports are obtained…
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