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This edition of Strata News provides you with the following strata content:
- NAT Q: If a lot owner’s dog was responsible for attacking someone on common property, what liability exists for the owners corporation? -Tyrone Shandiman, Strata Insurance Solutions
- NSW Q: Despite repeated requests, the OC has failed to rectify water ingress defects in my unit. Can I seek reimbursement for nuisance and loss of income from them for not addressing the defects? - Matthew Jenkins, Bannermans Lawyers
- QLD Q: Can an Onsite Manager evict a short term let guest? Can a Body Corporate evict a guest? - Chris Irons, Strata Solve
- WA Q: Is the cost for installation of solar panels to be paid from the Reserve Fund? I would consider solar a new asset and, therefore, funds would need to be raised for this item. - Marietta Metzger, magixstrata
- NSW Q: Some residents in our building have stored items in their allocated underground car space. There is no bylaw prohibiting this. Does the Owners Corporation have a right to enter a private car space and remove stored items? - Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
- QLD Q: Our Body Corporate no longer gives out override keys to owners for the electric car park gate or the electric property entrance gate. I believe I should have my own override key in the case of an emergency. - William Marquand, Tower Body Corporate
- NSW Q: How do I re-establish a NSW strata scheme that became defunct years ago? There are no records or funds for the property. We are aware of the Strata Hub annual reporting requirements. - Rod Smith, The Strata Collective
- QLD Q: Is the due date for lodgment of documents extended to the next working day ie Monday if the deadline is a Friday? - Todd Garsden, Mahoneys
- QLD Q: Can our body corporate committee negotiate our own strata insurance coverage and use the body corporate manager’s strata insurance commission to reduce our annual contributions? - William Marquand, Tower Body Corporate
- NSW Q: Should our owners corporation approve the installation of child safety netting on our balcony? They have declined the application as the safety netting does not fit the appearance of the building. - Shane Williamson, Williamson Lawyers Pty Ltd
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