Committee management
The Treasurer’s wife attends every meeting of the Owners Committee. She intervenes on any/all issues, not just those that might concern her unit. She does not ask for permission to speak and has no hesitation to interrupt others. She also reads OC emails and correspondence sent to her husband or other OC members. Apart from being present, to which there can be no objection, she acts in spirit and letter like an OC member although she is not elected. Do strata regulations allow two persons from the same unit to be members of the OC? – Mary, NSW
The question depends on who owns the unit – is it the treasurer or the wife or both? If they own …
Can any owner send an agenda item for discussion and a decision at an AGM? The Strata committee for my block has refused a request together with a quote for an enhancement to the block which most owners tell me they would like. Now it seems the only option left open to these owners is to see if the majority of owners do in fact support this enhancement by a vote on the item at the next AGM. – Nicki, NSW
Yes, an owner or person entitled to vote in the general meeting of an owners corporation can set an agenda for …
Can someone who is not a property owner be a proxy for a property owner and hold the position of chairman, secretary or treasurer? – Debbie, QLD
Yes, they can, if they’re representing a property owner.
A property owner can nominate anyone of their choosing to manage their property …
What happens at an AGM? – Amanda, VIC
Every year, the owners corporation must hold a meeting of all owners. This is called the annual general meeting (AGM).
Can you please provide an update on the legislation status for allowing a strata unit of 2 being allowed to operate an Airbnb please. – Graham, NSW
Whether a lot can operate short-term letting is determined by the local council and the requirements that were imposed at the …
Our building commissioned advertising signs on the common property, and charged it to the owners corporation because a motion was passed in favour of this. Is it right that the motion as passed? – Teresa, NSW
Yes, the owners corporation has the right if the motion was validly raised and resolved.
What to do when your property manager won’t get matters resolved? – Linda, NSW
If you are a tenant and the matter relates to an issue within your apartment, you may be able to apply …
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 …
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 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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
