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What can you do with an abandoned car that has been left by a tenant? Frank Higginson addresses this situation here - QLD: Q&A Abandoned Car in the Body Corporate Underground Carpark.

NSW Reminder: City of Sydney buildings, Applications for the Smart Green Apartment Program are open until 28th September.

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Latest Articles

QLD: Q&A Abandoned Cars in the Body Corporate Underground Carpark

Frank Higginson, Hynes Legal
Question: A tenant moves out and leaves his unregistered car in the Body Corporate's underground car park. What can you do about the abandoned car on your property?

NSW: Renovations to Strata Titled Units

Madison Marcus Law Firm
In this edition we consider the amendments to the Act relating to renovations to strata titled units. The amendments are designed to simplify the process for lot owners who wish to undertake renovations.

Downsizing 101 Part One: Living With Less

Bettina Deda, author Downsize With Style
Wrestle back control of your space! Experience living with less stuff and enjoy your apartment lifestyle with fewer chores & less to worry about.

Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Apartment Gym Workout?

Justin Moran, Just In Time Personal Training
Have a fully qualified and experienced Personal Trainer come to you and ensure your apartment gym workout is suited to your needs.

How To Deal With Pets In Strata Buildings – PODCAST

Amanda Farmer, Your Strata Property featuring Dr Emma Power
Companion animals in strata: Dr Emma Power discusses problems, solutions and practical ways of dealing with pets and pet lovers in your building.

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There is just 91 days until the NSW reforms kick in!

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.

News of the Week

NSW: Unit blocks forced to take Airbnb lets under proposed laws

Jimmy Thomson, Domain
Apartment buildings in NSW could be forced to accept short-term lets – including every weekend – under proposals being formulated by a parliamentary inquiry.

And protections for owners who don’t want holiday lets, which have become hugely popular through online agencies such as Airbnb and Stayz , were “blown out of the water” by City of Sydney’s submissions, according to a committee insider.

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'Builders Gone Bust' - E7 Strata 101: From Buying off the Plan to Your First Strata Meeting

Michael Teys, Block Lawyers
No one wins when builders go bankrupt, as Michael explains in this episode of Strata 101.

Featured Event - Tweed Heads

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Q&A Master Key System – ALL Committee Members Have One!

Hynes Legal
Our chairperson proposed that ALL committee members be issued a master key, despite us a having a full time on site manager. This raises huge security concerns for residents.

Boost your productivity with a breakfast at Macquarie Bank

Women In Strata + Macquarie Bank
On Friday 9 September start the day with Ash Roy of Productive Insights as he shares his tips, tricks and actionable strategies to help you get the most out of every single day.

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Have Your Say

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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