We provided another response to a LookUpStrata readers question. The reader recently moved into a strata building, and wanted to know how to go about organising a roof repair with limited funds available in the sinking fund. In summary, the roof is common property and as such a repair should be requested by the Executive Committee and…
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…
his question from a lot owner concerning registering strata bylaws was submitted to LookUpStrata. Another owner in the building advised the Executive Committee that the local council had ordered him to convert the apartment, which was originally built as 2 units, back into one apartment. He subsequently started this work, including some upgrades. Our LookUpStrata…
This is one from the archives. A LookUpStrata reader wanted to know whether storage spaces in their strata titled building could have legal votes at a meeting equal to the vote of an apartment owner? In summary, the answer Leanne Habib provided was that the storage lots will have an equal vote to the apartment owners…
A LookUpStrata reader wanted to know what can be done about a lack of privacy in their apartment due to a common walkway directly outside of their door and patio. Unfortunately, if the area in question is properly categorised as common property and there are no by-laws restricting access to that area, there is little…
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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