Strata by laws are a set of rules and regulations that govern the management and conduct of owners and residents within a strata scheme. The by-laws are established at the time the strata plan is first registered, and can differ, community to community.
Strata Levies are one of the most important aspects of owning in a strata scheme, yet are often a misunderstood bill, paid by owners begrudgingly, without the information they deserve to pay confidently. Here we seek to demystify strata levies and give you the assurance to know where your money goes, and what questions to ask when something doesn’t look right.
Unlike renovations in a single dwelling home, upgrading your strata home can have an impact on others, which is why you need permission.
Before you change your floor covering, install a new bathroom, upgrade the kitchen or take down a wall, know what you need to do. Because worse case, you can be ordered by the Tribunal to remove your newly installed floor or awning!
Did you know that all owners and residents are obligated to comply with building by-laws, and there are consequences for failure to do so?
By-laws can be considered over-stepping, or ‘strata’ trying to tell people how to live, but in reality, when so many people live together, sharing common spaces, rules are essential.
Meetings are essential to a successful strata scheme, and are the vehicle where decisions are made. Below is a table to help you understand the different types of meeting, their purpose, notice period and other important information.
It may feel like you have little choice when you live in a strata scheme or community title property. You pay the levies you are sent, email the strata manager that was already there, and abide by the by-laws you had no influence over.
As a committee member, you, and your fellow members, are responsible for the day-to-day decisions of your committee. Your strata manager is there to guide and support you, but not to make the decisions.
Managing expectations is one aspect of relationship management, however often owners are not aware of what they contract their strata manager to do, leading to misplaced disappointment and an unfortunate reputation for strata managers.
While your strata insurance policy will cover the physical structure of your home, your contents, including carpet and blinds, are not covered.
Pets are a wonderful part of our lives, bringing us love and joy. When we live in an apartment building there are special requirements every pet owner must follow to keep their furry friend safe, and happy.
