Welcome to our latest newsletter full of strata title information from around Australia.
Back in June I reported that LookUpStrata had received over 60,000 page view on the site for the period Jan - June 2014. I've checked again and we have now exceeded 94,000 page views since January 2014. Wow, that is a lot of information sharing. And, our most popular page for the year so far? Our Strata Legislation page!
We are excited to announce that we have just complete our Strata State FactSheets for all states and territories around Australia - your one stop information page for your state or territory. For more information, see the story below or visit your state's FactSheet now.
In this edition we welcome our new blog author Leanne Habib, Premium Strata and welcome back Lisa Rutland, MyBodyCorpReport.com.au. I would also like to extend a big 'thank you for the great information' - going out to our regular contributors.
We posed a question last week asking if you would prefer more regular, smaller newsletters. Based on the feedback provided, at this stage we have decided to stay with the fortnightly format. However, then next newsletter will be arriving a little early as I will be overseas for the normal edition release date.
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Kind regards
Nikki
NSW: Supreme Court Declares By-Laws To Be Invalid
Michael Pobi, Pobi Lawyers
A recent Supreme Court of NSW decision is an important warning for owners corporations not to take short cuts when making by-laws.
Lisa Rutland,
MyBodyCorpReport.com.au
As with many things body corporate water rates are complicated. Whether your water bill comes from the Council or the body corporate will be determined by whether or not a water meter is installed.
NSW: Strata Manager, Building Manager, Property Manager. What is the difference?
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
It is easy to get confused with all the jargon flying around! Let us try and explain the difference between a Strata Manager, a Building Manager/Caretaker and a Property Manager.
NSW: Solicitors Attending EGMs On Behalf Of Their Clients
Michael Pobi, Pobi Lawyers
Does a solicitor require a valid proxy to appear at an extraordinary general meeting acting on behalf of their client lot owner(s)? Be sure your vote counts!
Strata in the 21st century with Records Management
Peter Greenham,
Independent Inspections
Most present strata practices in Records Management are hardly utilising current technology. It is about time things moved into the 21st Century. Find out how!
NSW: Building Defect Warranty Claims – Retrospective Changes – Draft Home Building Regulation 2014
David Bannerman,
Bannermans Lawyers
If the draft Home Building Regulation 2014 and the Home Building Amendment Act 2014 (Amendment Act) commences on 1 December 2014 in their current form, there will be adverse retrospective consequences for consumers and owners corporations.
Bookmark this excellent resource so that you may return to the FactSheets over & over! Every state and territory around Australia is covered!
Factsheets contain state specific links to Legislation and Forms plus information concerning Dispute Resolution, By-Laws, Committee Concerns, Parking, Levies and much more!
Queensland Waters Down ‘Off the Plan’ Protection Laws - See more at: http://sourceable.net/queensland-waters-down-off-the-plan-protection-laws/#sthash.Y9OIcQxd.dpufVIC:
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