NSW: Can a committee approve a terrace being painted a different colour?
Question: Can a committee approve a lot owner to paint their terrace a different colour to the building’s scheme?
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VIC: One year in, the gloves come off: Victoria’s building reforms commenced on 1 July 2026, and the BPC is already using them
On 1 July 2026, the most significant package of consumer-protection reforms in a generation commenced under the Building Act 1993 (Vic), as amended by the Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protections) Act 2025 (Vic).
QLD: Strata lots should not be a set-and-forget investment
One of the most frequent issues that comes up in strata is the lack of people’s involvement in their buildings.
NSW: Relief in sight for those residential strata schemes in BMCs with unfair allocation of shared expenses
Pending reforms to strata management legislation, including the Strata Schemes Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2025, are likely to commence later this year with a number of relevant changes.
QLD: Does a bailiff need to give notice before visiting a lot owner for levy arrears?
Question: Can a body corporate send a bailiff for levy arrears without a court order or prior notice?
NSW: Can a separately titled strata garage be sold independently of the apartment
Question: Can a separately titled strata garage be sold independently of the apartment?
QLD: Can a committee remove part of a submitted motion?
Question: Can a committee remove a fee comparison letter from an EGM meeting pack without a legislative basis?
NSW: Can minutes record a legally required pecuniary interest disclosure motion as defeated?
Question: Should minutes be amended to reflect that a “defeated” pecuniary interest disclosure motion is contrary to the Act and invalid?
ACT: Who pays for common carpet stains caused by one unit
Question: If common area carpet staining is traced to one apartment, are they liable for the cleaning cost? Does insurance cover the cleaning, and can the fee be added to that owner’s levies?