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QLD Building Defects

QLD Q: Our new building has many defects. An EGM was recently held and 13 of the 17 owners voted to take the case to QCAT for mediation, but the developer who owns 6 units was able to vote the special resolution down. What do we do now?

Chris Irons, Hynes Legal
NSW Rectification Works

NSW Q: We have found after 7 years a balcony overhead structure was built poorly and is failing. Should I be able to ask the insurer if the defect is covered by building insurance?



Tyrone Shandiman, 
Strata Insurance Solutions
Westside Fire Services
WA Passing Motions

WA Q: If a Motion at AGM is passed by majority owners, is this resolution binding on all owners and is the Strata Company obligated to follow such resolution?

Shane White,
Strata Title Consult
NSW Noise

NSW Q: Our elder neighbours below complained about our footstep noises on our hard floors. We have been served a breach notice and instructed to fix the issue. No expert reports have been obtained. Do we need to comply?

Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
PSC Property Lync Insurance Brokers
QLD Body Corporate Decision Making

QLD Q: Some committee members wish to improve the scheme to 4 star resort standard. There is only $60,000 in our sinking fund. Are these actions considered unreasonable?

Todd Garsden,
Mahoneys
WA Checking Records

WA Q: Our apartment building shares expenses with the attached hotel. We would like to look into the splitting of the accounts, but our strata manager will not allow us to involve a third party to check the financial records. Is this correct?

Kylie Nelson, Eyeon Property Inspections
Strata Shop Online

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NSW Common property Defects

NSW Q: Water has entered the external wall of our building and has damaged a section of the floating floor of a lot owners apartment. Is the repair the responsibility to be compensated by the buildings insurance?

Tyrone Shandiman,
Strata Insurance Solutions 
QLD CCTV Access

QLD Q: Members of the Committee have access to the CCTV on their phones. Is this legal? There is no control of what other parties may be shown footage. E.G. pool areas etc.


Hayley Gath,
Mathews Hunt Legal

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Have Your Say

Public consultation opens on WA’s newest form of land tenure

On the 6 Nov, Lands Minister Ben Wyatt released the draft Community Titles Regulations 2020 for public comment, moving Western Australia closer to the expected introduction of community schemes next year. Information and resources on community titles, including the draft regulations, are available through http://www.strata.wa.gov.au.
Feedback on the draft community titles regulations is being sought over the next month until December 9
View the Regulations and Provide Feedback here.

Upcoming Events:

National

YSP: By-Law Boot Camp 
WEBINAR AEDT
  • 19 Nov, Midday
  • 20 Nov, 4 pm
  • 22 Nov, 8 pm
New South Wales

Blue Green Engineering: HVAC and Facilities Management: Essential Insights in Energy Efficiency
WEBINAR: 18 Nov,  3 - 5 pm AEDT

OCN:
Gear up for Electric Vehicles!
WEBINAR: 2 Dec, 1 pm AEDT
Queensland

BCCM: Explaining group of same-issue motions
WEBINAR: 25 Nov,  2 - 3 pm AEST

Strata in Skirts:
Summer Soiree in the Park
New Farm: 11 Dec,  4 - 6:30 pm AEST
Australian Capital Territory

Independent: Strata Legislation Changes Information Evening 
Turner AEDT
  • 26 Nov, 6 to 7 pm

Upcoming Events:

Western Australia

EYEON Property Inspections: Sales Transactions in Strata 
Burswood: 19 Nov, 9:30 – 11 am AWST

SCAWA: CHU SCA WA 2020 Convention 
Burswood: 20 Nov, 9 am – 3 pm AWST

SCAWA
: A100: An Introduction to Living and Working in Strata 
Technology Park, 3 Sessions:
  • 25 Nov 2020, 8:45 am - 3 pm
  • 2 Dec 2020, 8:45am - 3 pm
  • 9 Dec 2020, 8:45 am - 5 pm
StrataTAC: Session 1 - Council of Owners Role & Governance 
WEBINAR: 2 Dec, 3 – 4:30 pm AWST

LookUpStrata + Leary & Partners:
What’s the Purpose of My Reserve Fund’s 10 Year Plan? 
WEBINAR: 3 Dec, 2:30 – 3:30 pm AWST

StrataTAC
: Session 2 - Council of Owners Role & Governance 
WEBINAR: 9 Dec, 3 – 4:30 pm AWST
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