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We have lots of articles looking at aspects of the NSW Strata Reform, leading up to the 30 Nov. You may also be interested in Hynes Legal's response to this Qld Lot Owner's question: Question: Can we stop a resident from using the pool and spa facilities if they potentially pose a health risk?

Did you check the solution for Mailbox security at your scheme? We had quite a response from Strata Managers and Lot Owners wanting to hear more about how to solve this persistent issue. See the banner and link to the Prox Access video plus information page below. Franck Bossi is happy to answer any questions you may have.
 
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QLD strata banking

QLD: EXCLUSIVE - WHO KNEW? Some Insights Of The Strata Banking Game: Whose Bank Account Is It?

 
Wayne Stevens, Unit Owners Association of Queensland (UOAQ)
Body Corporate Banking: Lot owners may not be aware their funds are sitting in someone else’s bank account..and it's a very common strata industry practice.
 
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nsw shoddy repairs

NSW: Q&A Circumstances Where You May Be Exempt From Registering Strata Bylaws

 
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
Question: Are there circumstances - like an order from local council - where you may be exempt from registering strata bylaws?
 
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Cyber Crime

Does Cyber Security Threaten Strata?

 
StrataMax
Cyber Security News: Cybercrime and cybersecurity issues are not rare or isolated - they are a real and expensive problems. What are the implications for those working in strata?
 
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NSW: Loose-Fill Asbestos Insulation Important Update for Strata and Home Owners

 
Pierrette Khoury, Turnbull Bowles Lawyers
A number of new laws have been introduced to identify those properties affected by loose fill asbestos insulation and to protect residents, workers and the community.
 
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smoke drift nsw

NSW: Tobacco or a Snag... Anyone?

 
Adrian Mueller, J. S. Mueller & Co Lawyers
Under the new strata reforms, owners corporations will be able to enforce a ban by issuing a notice to comply for smoke drift, such as that from tobacco and barbecues, under the by-law changes.
 
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QLD facilities

QLD: Q&A Unreasonable Interference to Prevent 'Health Risk'

 
Hynes Legal
Question: Can we stop a resident from using the pool and spa facilities if they pose a potential health risk to the other residents?
 
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NSW Bylaws

NSW: Bylaw Consolidation

 
Michael Pobi, Pobi Lawyers
With the introduction of the reform, an owners corporation of an existing strata scheme is required to review the by-laws for their scheme not later than 12 months after 30 November 2016.
 
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SA CCTV & Privacy

SA: Q&A Security Camera and Privacy

 
Tyson D'Sylva, Ace Body Corporate Management
Question: Is the Strata Corporation required to provide approval for a neighbouring lot owner to install a security camera?
 
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NSW Strata Reform: How Will it Affect Your Strata Managing Agent Agreement?

 
David Bannerman and Mark Pollinger, Bannermans Lawyers
The Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (“Act”) and associated regulation, which are expected to commence during November 2016, will make significant changes to the appointment of strata managing agents.
 
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noise in strata

How To Deal With Noise in Strata Buildings - PODCAST

 
Amanda Farmer, Your Strata Property featuring Stephen Raff, Ace Body Corporate Management
Why is noise in strata buildings a critical issue for Strata residents? Stephen Raff discusses how to deal with noise coming from from different sources (external vs internal).
 
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NSW sale of whole building

NSW: Sale of whole buildings

 
Madison Marcus Law Firm
We consider how the Strata Scheme Amendments make it easier for owners to end a strata scheme for the purpose of placing the whole building for sale.
 
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Did you know......
There is just 105 days until the NSW reforms kick in!
NSW Fair Trading have now released the Strata Schemes Management Regulation 2016. They can be accessed here.
NSW Reforms Info
Thank you David Leary, Leary & Partners for providing this quick snapshot of upcoming changes. Print out a PDF of these infographics in one compact form.

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New LookUpStrata Site is Now Live


After months or work and development by the fantastic team at The Hope Factory, we are happy to announce the launch of the new site. Apart from a cleaner and clearer view, you should experience much better site speed and page load times. We encourage feedback. Let me know about your experience on the new site via administration@lookupstrata.com.au.

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Reality of Strata - E4

'Strata Management Rights' - E5 Strata 101: From Buying off the Plan to Your First Strata Meeting


Michael Teys, Block Lawyers
Strata management for new schemes is often conceived before the building's finished, as Michael describes in this look at management arrangements.

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nsw noisy

NSW: Q&A How Do I Deal With Noisy Tenants In The Apartment Above?

 
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
Question: How do I deal with noisy tenants in the apartment above me? We have achieved nothing by talking with the tenants and the owner has passed the problem onto his Real Estate Agent.
 
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Following comprehensive consultation and analysis, the Victorian Government has released Better Apartments Draft Design Standards and is seeking your feedback to inform final standards that will be introduced later this year. Community and stakeholder feedback is invited on the Better Apartments Draft Design Standards, closing 5pm, 19 September 2016.

 
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Drones used to inspect buildings prompt peeping Tom concerns SMH

Design Cycles: 21 Ways to Store and Style Your Bike Inside Houzz

NSW: No barbecue ban but pets on notice as strata regulators lay down the law Domain

Confusion over strata window safety REINSW

Villawood fire: Residents rescued from top floor of burning unit block ABC News

QLD: Inside Gold Coast’s Vibrant 2018 Commonwealth Games Village The Urban Developer

Warning Bells For Potential Queen’s Wharf Traffic Woes The Urban Developer

VIC: Apartment rules overhaul: still tiny but at least they'll have windows The Age

Iconic Melbourne building makes big savings on electricity use SMH

WA: Perth developer Finbar to build $350m apartment towers in Applecross PerthNow
 
ACT: Further 99-year Crown leases granted to unit owners in Canberra Domain


Canada: New strata legislation creates unease for condo owners Global News
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SCA (WA): Navigating the Strata Titles Act
 

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