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VIC Q: We need to carry out substantial repairs on the building. A special levy of $12,000 has been billed to all lots. Does this decision need a special resolution to proceed? - Rochelle Castro, RC & Co Lawyers
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NSW Q: Is a proxy vote valid if the resident hasn’t been advised on the issue being voted on? What should the correct process be? - Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
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ACT Q: Can the Executive Committee affix No Parking stickers to windscreens of offending vehicles? - Answered by Christopher Kerin, Kerin Benson Lawyers
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NSW Q: It is only a matter of time before our strata scheme will be asked about the charging of electric cars. What should we be thinking about. Should we be implementing changes now? - Answered by Mark Jeisman, JET Charge
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QLD Q: Is there a percentage value that a sinking fund needs to be and if so what is the percentage? I realise it may vary depending on the site and available facilities. - Answered by Dakota Panetta, Solutions in Engineering
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NAT Q: Our fridge leaked and damaged our neighbour’s flooring. They have no contents insurance so they are claiming the full amount from us. Is this covered by our insurance? - Answered by Tyrone Shandiman
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WA Q: At the recent AGM, a motion was passed to spend $90K+ on a security upgrade. As a small group of owners who oppose due to lack of transparency around the decision, what can we do? - Andrew Chambers, Chambers Franklyn Strata Management
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VIC Q: If lot owners do not opt in to email, can the Owners corporation charge them for cost of postage? - Phillip Leaman, Tisher Liner FC Law
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QLD Q: My Committee wants to get legal advice before making any decisions. This just ends up costing more plus sometimes they ignore the advice anyway. Just make a decision. - Chris Irons, Strata Solve
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NSW Q: The Owners Corporation is undertaking remedial waterproofing on a common property rooftop terrace which is included in our title. They have asked us to move our large pots and spa. Shouldn’t this be there cost? - Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
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QLD Q: We don’t have enough car spaces for the number of cars at our small building. Can we agree to park on common property? - Answered by William Marquand, Tower Body Corporate
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NSW Q: What can be done when certain residents refuse to wear a mask in common areas? - Answered by Wal Dobrow, COVID-19 Plans
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SA Q: 30+ years ago, the developer put the visitor parking under a huge heritage tree. If an accident occurs, are strata liable if we fail to move the car park? - Answered by Tyrone Shandiman, Strata Insurance Solutions
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WA Q: In regards to cladding, what is your recommended source of information to determine what product is actually being used? - Answered by Bruce McKenzie, Sedgwick
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NSW Q: Is it compulsory to have a strata committee under the NSW Act? Is it a breach of the act if there isn’t a strata committee working with the managing agent? - Answered by Rod Smith, The Strata Collective
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SA Q: An owner wishes to install a fence between common property and the council boundary line. What approvals are required? - Answered by Carrie McInerney, Horner Management
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QLD Q: How do you think the quality of the existing working relationship between the voluntary committee of owners and the building manager impacts whether variations are granted or not? - Jessica Cannon, Cannon + Co Law
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NSW Q: Our driveway requires major work. At the AGM over half the lots were missing or did not submit a vote. The missing owners were counted as voting YES. Is this correct? - Answered by Robert Fothergill, Strata Life
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QLD Q: Can a Body Corporate committee establish a rule regarding the use of or the positioning of wood-fired BBQs in relation to fire safety? - Answered by William Marquand, Tower Body Corporate
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WA Q: Is a by-law unreasonable or oppressive if it disallows the parking of more than 1 vehicle in the bay which is part of a lot? In some instances, more than one vehicle can fit without being a nuisance to others. - Answered by Luke Downie, Realmark
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