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Common Property Maintenance

NSW Q: Who is responsible for the maintenance and repair of outdoor lights on each of the townhouse walls in both the front and back yard? These external lights were installed when the townhouses were originally built.

Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
QLD Smoke Alarm Laws

QLD Q: Our committee is divided in regard to the issue of compliance with the new QLD smoke alarm laws. Is it the lot owner’s or body corporate’s responsibility to ensure all units have compliant smoke alarms?

Dean Christoff, Trilogy Fire Safety
Strata Insurance Solutions
WA Council Roles

WA Q: Can one and the same person hold the position of Secretary and Chairperson on the strata council? From what I have read, this acceptable in QLD and possibly NSW, but is it permitted in WA?

Jordan Dinga, Abode Strata
ACT Storage Cage Leak

ACT Q: We have a storage cage in an underground car park. There is a huge leak above it which has destroyed my property. I have been informed that nothing will be compensated due to the cage being in a wet area. Is that legal?

Jan Browne, Bridge Strata
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NSW Door Holder Fire Compliance

NSW Q: The magnetic door holder on the front door of an apartment does not comply with the fire code. Why is this & when did the ruling come into effect? It has been installed for 20 years and has never been an issue.

Vincent Graham, Project Guides
QLD Record Management

QLD: Records Management and Improvements to Common Property by Lot Owners



Bradley van Xanten,
UOAQ President
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Last Edition's Star Articles
QLD Compulsory Construction Works Insurance Premium

QLD Q: Is the Queensland Government’s compulsory construction works insurance premium fair, or is this a revenue grab?


Tyrone Shandiman,
Strata Insurance Solutions
NSW What Happens to the Lot When an Owner Dies?

NSW Q: An owner of a lot in our complex passed away 2 months ago. A family member is now residing in the deceased owner’s lot. What are the rules and timelines around the issue of notification and disclosure to the owners corporation?

Jabran Chaudhry, Bannermans Lawyers

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