Following the recent storms and floods, Kerin Benson wrote this quick refresher for owners corporation’s and lot owners on what their respective duties are when common property is damaged.
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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: How long can a strata committee member or chairperson hold positions in executive committee? Also, can the committee engage designers without lot owners agreeing to this appointment? Answer: No this is not permissible. Only one of them can seek nomination. As you may know, the number of members is determined annually at each…
AGM Timing Q: What are the rules concerning the actual time of day when a AGM is held? Last year ours was commenced at 3pm with the consequence that only 7 out of 24 lot owners were able to attend? A: Though the strata legislation is silent on the point, some general rules do apply….
A LookUpStrata reader wanted to know whether the Executive Committee was bound to solicit and present three competitive quotes for any substantial work requiring Capital Works Funding. In summary, our response was that under the new strata legislation introduced on 30 November 2016 it appears that the need for three quotes is only a requirement for…
Question: Before I owned my apartment, another lot owner was given exclusive use of common property. The area is quite large and I’m perturbed I no longer have access. Is there anything I can do? Answer: While it is difficult, it is not unheard of that an exclusive use by-law be repealed. It is…
A Look Up Strata reader living in a NSW strata titled building where the majority of the strata executive committee has resigned from their positions, wanted to know what could be done. The cause for these mass resignations is one long-term committee member who is trying to retain control of the building and how the…
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