What is the correct way to vote and get approval for owners who would like to install fencing around individual lots in a townhouse block of 12? – Olivia, NSW

Q: Majority of our owners would like to put up fencing around our individual lots in a townhouse block of 12. …

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I pay an owners corporation fee but I’ve seen no signs of the proposed services being completed. Why do I need to pay this fee? – Maria, VIC

Q: I have been residing in 13 Kai Close, Caroline Springs for about 6 months and have a couple of questions:
The …

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I have water leaks that that caused the waterproof membrane between the balcony and external wall to fail. Who is responsible for the repairs? – Simon, QLD

Q: I have water leaks into my lounge room and two bedrooms. The water leaks through the external walls attached to …

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Part of a concrete slab has developed spalling and the reinforcing has been exposed. Who is responsible for the repair? – David, VIC

Q:  I’m asking this question for my daughter. I live in NSW and am a PICA customer but my daughter lives …

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Who is responsible for a leak from waste plumbing cast in slab? – William, QLD

Q: A leak from waste plumbing cast in slab would be whose responsibility?

A: In the case of a leak, the answer …

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What percentage of votes are enough to change strata managers or does it have to be unanimous? – Sandra, NSW

Q: What percentage of votes are enough to change strata managers or does it have to be unanimous?

A: To change the …

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What is the difference between a committee being notified and committee approval? – Ingrid, NSW

Q: What is the difference between a committee being notified and committee approval?
With regards to flyscreens being placed on the outer …

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Do you know who the strata manager is for Natura Apartments Burleigh Heads? – Mike, QLD

Q: Do you know who the strata manager is for Natura Apartments Burleigh Heads?

A: We don’t currently manage Natura Apartments however …

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If there is water leakage from the roof, is it the Strata’s responsibility to repaint the internal wall? – GL, NSW

Q: If there is water leakage from the roof, is it the Strata’s responsibility to repaint the internal wall, i.e. the …

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I would like a copy of the by-laws re-parking – Carolyn, QLD

Q: I would like a copy of the by-laws re-parking

A: By-laws are specific to each scheme – you will need to …

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If a secretary sends out notices without consent from the committee, is this a breach of their role and what are the consequences? – Leah, NSW

Q: Hi, If a secretary sends out notices without consent from the committee (i.e. not even a draft given and asked …

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Does strata insurance cover private inground pools in our lots? – Xanthia, NSW

Q: If there are inground private pools within our lots, does the strata insurance cover these?

A: To understand this issue more, …

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Can an Owners Corporation Committee terminate a Strata Management company or do all lot owners have to vote on this decision at an AGM? – Sarah, VIC

Q: Our old Manager recently retired and sold his company (Integra) to another strata management company Maxpro Investments.
The Owners Corporation Committee …

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