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LookUpStrata is your trusted source of strata information. We aim to promote freedom of knowledge, leading to more open conversations in the strata community. We are your gateway to the latest strata title news and information. Whether you are a lot owner, committee member, strata manager or other strata service professional, we are here for you. We have provided Australia with reliable and useful strata information since 2013. Find out more on our About Us page.

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VIC Owners Corporations Case law update: The Saint-John Decision. Lot owners have a right to emails and phone numbers!

The Saint-John Decision has just been released which confirms that an owners corporation has the legal obligation to provide a lot owner all emails and phone numbers of lot owners upon request.

NSW: Lithium-Ion Batteries – a Fire Danger for Strata

NSW Fire and Rescue (FRNSW) continues to grapple with a concerning surge in e-bike and e-scooter fires, with at least five incidents per week in NSW linked to lithium-ion batteries.

QLD: Things to consider when choosing to self-manage

Bodies corporate are not required under the legislation to engage a body corporate manager to assist with administrative services. Instead, bodies corporate have the ability to self-manage.

NSW: Navigating the DBPA 2020 and the Building Defects Claims Process

Discover how to navigate building defect issues in NSW strata. The article provides insights on timeframes, insurance, the DBPA, and steps to resolve disputes.

WA: Q&A Council of Owner’s Conflict of Interest

Question: Can a CoO member selling their unit remain on the council, and if so, should they be restricted from voting on matters that could impact their property’s value, or is this a conflict of interest?

NSW: Q&A The Management Agency Agreement

Question: Are we legally obligated to sign a new strata management contract after an AGM decision was made under duress, especially when the previous contract had already expired?

QLD: Q&A What is a sinking fund in a body corporate

Question: Should the cost of a sinking fund forecast be paid from the sinking fund or the admin fund?

QLD: Q&A Appearance of Lot. What constitutes a breach?

Question: Does our by-law give the committee the authority to dictate the style of individual lots, even when the update doesn’t affect other residents?