Strata Articles & Case Studies
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.
Strata Renovation Rules: What You Need to Know
Renovating within a strata scheme is a balancing act—enhancing your space without disrupting the wider community. Strata renovation rules are designed to make sure that any modifications you make…
Community Management Statement Victoria Guide
Key Takeaways: A Community Management Statement, or CMS, is not a formal legal term in Victoria. The closest equivalent is owners corporation rules. Owners corporation rules explain how common…
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.
Handover of Owners Corporation Books & Records to New Manager
By Jordan Reid, Associate Director, Strata Management Consultants, with legal commentary from Leila Idris, Partner, Grace Lawyers. Poor handovers create delays, confusion, and extra costs for owners corporations. In Victoria,…
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