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WELCOME TO OUR 100TH NEWSLETTER!
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Our Strata Celebrity, welcoming you to this special edition of Strata News, is Joe the Galah. You may remember Joe's story from a few months ago, detailed in this article by Hynes Legal: The Saga of Joe - The Unwanted Galah.
In the end, Joe was permitted to stay in his Gold Coast apartment. We include the last committee resolution below. Thank you to Hynes Legal and Joe's owner for providing this photo and information.
Judging by this image, Joe is enjoying his latter years, relaxing in the apartment.
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“Poor old bird has arthritis, so he’s moving slowly and sometimes falls off his perch." Joe's owner.
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Catch the latest edition of our Strata Snapshot Series with Adrian Mueller, J S Mueller & Co Lawyers. Adrian steps us through his Top 5 new strata laws, and explains what some of the unintentional consequences may be. This is a must see video absolutely packed full of information.
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Top 5 Ways the NSW New Strata Laws Will Impact your Life. VIDEO
Adrian Mueller, J S Mueller & Co Lawyers
Episode 3 - Strata Snapshot Series: For most lot owners in NSW, which new strata laws do you feel will have the most important impact on their life? What is happening regarding fines?
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Strata Owners Beware: NBN & Lift Emergency Phones
Rex Henning, Equity Elevator Management
Building owners need to install a new lift emergency phone system prior to NBN arriving at their building. The new phone systems will use wireless 3G technology and the industry are currently field testing the new devices.
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NSW: Q&A Special Use By-law - They've Given Away Our Disabled Parking Spot!
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
Question: Is the OC now in breach of the Development application approval for making a special Use by-law that gives away our disabled carpark?
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VIC: Apartment Owners - Have You Inadvertently Become a 'Private Lender' to Other Owners in Your Building?
Shelley Lae, Tisher Liner FC Law
The Owners Corporation has powers to raise funds from its members and issue a Fee Notice requesting payment within 28 days. What happens if owners don't pay?
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QLD: Who ‘manages’ our Queensland Body Corporate Managers? Let the buyer beware, because there is little else to protect you
Wayne Stevens, Unit Owners Association of Queensland (UOAQ)
A recent Adjudication Decision highlights a systemic problem in Queensland’s StrataWorld ie the absence of regulatory oversight of Queensland Body Corporate Managers (BCM).
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NSW Strata Reforms: Smoking in Strata Schemes (Part 1)
Allison Benson, Kerin Benson Lawyers
Unlike the current model by-laws the proposed model by-laws will deal with smoking by owners, occupiers and invitees which is a good step forward.
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Tax Depreciation Report: Is my building too old to attract a write-off claim?
David Leary, Leary & Partners
Our infographic is designed to provide a quick answer to questions like “Is it worth paying for a Tax Depreciation Report and will the claim be good value”.
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How to Use Technology to Improve Strata Management Outcomes - Podcast
Amanda Farmer, Your Strata Property with Gary Bugden
The value of technology around Strata community. How Strata managers and owners can use technology to make their jobs easier with tools such as community web portals.
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NSW: Goodbye Strata Adjudications?
Michael Pobi, Pobi Lawyers
It is important to remember that while the Tribunal hearing process may appear simple, there is a tendency for complex legal issues to suddenly arise.
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Delivering value to over 500 Strata Managers across Australia
Paul Keating, Strata Community Insurance
Key take-outs from a series of forums rolled out by Strata Community Insurance in capital cities across Australia were that the valuer is a critical player in the protection of the assets and liabilities of bodies corporate, as incorrect valuations and underinsurance may lead to exposure to claims against them.
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NSW: Q&A Strata Management Tenders /KPIs. What Should We Include?
Helen Wells, Acumen Strata
Question: We are looking for suggestions for KPIs or Service level agreements to include in a tender document for appointing a strata manager.
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Concrete Repairs
Mike King, Townview Australia
One of the main issues with concrete repairs is how to get a finish that looks as though there was not even a repair needed in the first place.
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NSW Strata Reform Update: Four Point Plan For Levy Recoveries
David Bannerman and Ben Robertson, Bannermans Lawyers
The new laws will not provide much assistance in relation to levy recovery. However, some changes have been made, which will in turn necessitate changes to forms and procedures.
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Media Release - VIC: $2 Billion In Development Pours Into Melbourne
Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne
The Andrews Labor Government has delivered $2 billion worth of new developments to Melbourne – a record amount set to generate thousands of jobs.
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Herron Todd White
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Landgate
Every buyer of a strata title lot in Western Australia (WA) should receive information about the strata scheme before they sign a contract. It is very important the right information is provided to a buyer before they purchase a property.
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Most Read Article From Last Week's Newsletter
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SA: Q&A How Do We Tell the New Owners About the No Pet Bylaw?
Tyson D'Sylva,
Ace Body Corporate Management
Question: What is the best way to tell new residents in our scheme about our no pet bylaw - especially when they already have a dog?
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