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NAT: Coronavirus – Information for Strata Managers, Committees and Residents

NAT: Coronavirus & Strata - What Does the Legislation Say? Not Much

Join us for our very first Facebook Live Event, Monday 16 March to find out about the implications of Coronavirus for Strata Managers, Committees and Lot Owners. Featuring Frank Higginson and Chris Irons from Hynes Legal. Don't panic! Stay calm.
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NSW: Q&A How Many Storeys is my Building (Home Warranty Insurance)?

Christopher Kerin, Kerin Benson Lawyers
Question: We moved into our new apartment in Dec 2017. There are 20 apartments on 3 levels above ground and our garages basement underneath. Is this considered a 3 or 4 level apartment block?
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VIC: Q&A Cigarette Butts From the Neighbour Upstairs

Jane Giacobbe, 
Strata Reports Victoria & NSW

Question: We live on the ground floor and have up to 20 cigarette butts in our garden each day from a neighbour upstairs. How do we deal with this? We are not sure who is causing the litter.
QLD Common Property Improvements

QLD: Q&A Authorising Common Property Garden Improvements

Chris Irons,
Hynes Legal
Question: If a lot owner makes a garden on common property without approval who gives approval for this unauthorised improvement? Is it the body corporate committee or body corporate?
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QLD: Q&As Keys, fobs, swipe cards, security access and issues

Jane Wilson,
Acting Commissioner for BCCM

The legislation does not deal specifically with keys, fobs or swipe cards. It is important to note there is no explicit entitlement or ‘right’ under The Act or any of the Regulation Modules, for access to these items.
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SA: Q&A Strata Maintenance Responsibility - Painting, windows, balconies

Tony Johnson,
Stratarama

Question: Lack of gutter maintenance has caused damage to my unit and surrounding common property. How do I get reimbursed the cost of the engineer's report plus motivate the corporation to carry out the necessary repairs?
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WA: Proposed reforms to the approval process for commercial buildings

Building and Energy is inviting WA to share their views on ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the commercial building approval process, including the process for approving apartment buildingsTo find out more click here. Submissions close 3 Apr.

QLD: Feedback for the Office of the Body Corporate Commissioner

Griffith University is independently undertaking research to examine the alignment between the Office of the Body Corporate Commissioner (OBCC) services and their stakeholders to ensure the provision of the best services and suite of products and information. They need your input by participating in a short online survey. To find out more and complete the survey click here

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