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 …

The building manager has nominated themselves, and been elected, to the strata committee as both secretary and treasurer. Is this person eligible to hold both positions? – Sam, NSW

Q: I live in a strata titled retirement village. We have a new Strata committee. However, the building manager has nominated themselves, …

Is it mandatory for a committee to notify residents of committee meetings in advance and let them have an agenda? – Jennifer, NSW

Q: Is it mandatory for a committee to notify residents of committee meetings in advance and let them have an agenda?

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Owners funds being used to pay for a legal case involving PBC member for defamation of a former GM. Can they use our money without our authorisation? – Margaret, QLD

Q: My query does not relate to my Strata Manager. I am enquiring about owners funds being used to pay for …

Looking for relevant step by steps to follow & supporting legislation (if avail) as many in building wish to join committee in future but have been told ( by people on committee) it is a very difficult process and probably won’t be successful. – flax, NSW

Can a strata committee member give his proxy to any other owner who is not a member of the strata committee? – Barry, NSW

Does the meaning of “one of their number” in the Owners Corporation Act 2006 amended refer to a lot owner present at a general meeting or can it be a proxy? Are lot owners entitled to obtain a copy of recorded meetings? – Daniela, VIC

Can a complex manager have access to the Strata financial records (the hub) that the Body Corporate have access too? – Jenny, QLD

For AGMs does the majority rule on the day? What if only 2 lot owners attend, etc? – Maureen, NSW

Can the role of chairperson and treasurer be held by the same person? Liam, NSW

There are three office bearing roles on a strata committee chairperson, secretary and treasurer. These roles can all be held by …

As the Chairperson, how can I ensure that only proactive owners supportive of the whole owners corporation are members of the strata committee? Terry, NSW

While Queensland is the only state that has a legislative code of conduct for committee members, property owners in other states …

When putting a management agreement in place, are you confined to 1 year, 2 years or 3 years? Can you say have an agreement for 17 months, if the committee desires it? – Ronnie, NSW

Management agreement limits vary depending on the type of property. If the strata scheme’s first annual general meeting has been held, …

What is the benefit of having a professional strata manager, rather than self-managing the owners corporation? NSW

The legislation governing owners corporations and the compliance requirements are quite complex. Self-managed owners corporations are expected to perform the role …

What is the role of the chairperson on a strata committee?  – Louise, NSW

The primary role of the chairperson is to preside at all general and committee meetings, and to determine quorums and procedural …

What are the fire laws regarding furniture stored in the garage?  – John, NSW

Each property’s by-laws or rules will deal with this slightly differently, so it’s best to refer to the by-laws specific for …