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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We recommend this article by Bannermans Lawyers. It warns of the risks of accepting a builder’s quotation for remedial work without checking the terms and condition and the use of legal advice. These works are often very costly, and the marginal added cost (as a percentage of the total) of such advice are well worth it. It helps avoid…
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….
Question: A single lot owner wants the owners corporation to install a stair lift for the use of her friends. It will not benefit any owner, will require ongoing maintenance and cause on obstruction. Answer: The Owners Corporation is entitled to object to such an installation provided they are reasonable. The Owners Corporation is…
Question: At no cost to the owners corporation, we’d like to paint an unpainted common area exterior wall. How can we get this action sanctioned and take advantage of this improvement? It has been suggested that we have some unsightly unpainted interior walls in our complex spruced up with a coat of paint. Currently,…
Lot owners from NSW have questions about dealing with proxy votes and the quorum requirements for annual general meetings. Leanne Habib, Premium Strata provides the following responses. According to Strata Community Association (NSW), here is the definition of: Proxy Voting: An owner who is unable to attend a meeting may authorise (give their proxy) to another person…
The new defects rectification guide has been launched in NSW. The NSW Government has written a step by step guide which helps Strata Managers and property owners with identifying and then rectifying defects in apartment buildings in a seamless process. This is a first of its kind for government and it enables the government…
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