Owners Corporation
Who is Responsible For Broken Windows in Strata
A cracked window in your strata building sounds simple, until someone has to pay for it. Is it the owners corporation’s problem? The lot owner’s? The tenant’s? The answer usually…
Can a Non-Owner Serve on a Strata Committee?
Strata Committees are made up of elected lot owners who represent the interests of all property owners within an owners corporation. Under Victoria’s Owners Corporations Act, only lot owners or…
What is Cladding and Why Does it Matter For Strata Properties?
Cladding is a defining feature of many modern buildings that offers multiple benefits such as protection and design appeal. For a long time, it was just part of…
How To Appoint A Strata Manager in Melbourne: Choosing the Right Company for Your Scheme
Key takeaways: The appointment of a strata manager can help Melbourne Owners Corporations manage finances, maintenance, compliance, and communication more effectively. A structured appointment process helps Committees avoid hidden fees,…
What Are Owners Corporation Model Rules?
Model Rules are a default or templated set of regulations designed to govern strata living under the Owners Corporations Act 2006 (Vic) and the Owners…
What is Special Resolution in Strata?
Some decisions in a strata community are bigger than others. While small decisions can be made with a simple majority, major decisions need a special resolution in strata.
How to Choose a Good Strata Manager in Melbourne
With thousands of registered Owners Corporation Managers in Melbourne all promising to manage your strata property smoothly, how do you separate the competent from the merely compliant? Surprisingly, becoming an…
What’s Better: Self-Managed Strata vs Strata Management?
One of the key decisions owners face is whether to continue with professional strata management or take on the responsibility of self-management. In Victoria, professional management is not…
What Happens at a Strata Annual General Meeting?
Key Takeaways: The AGM lets owners review finances and help guide property decisions. It’s a legal requirement and a chance to shape your community. Key documents…
How to Handle Strata Management Complaints in Victoria?
Living in a Melbourne apartment or shared community means navigating shared spaces, shared costs, and inevitably, shared frustrations. Persistent noise. Maintenance requests that go nowhere. Committee decisions made without consultation.
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