Dear Strata Solve

Dear Strata Solve

We are excited to announce Chris Irons’ new exclusive column, Dear Strata Solve. Volume 1 Dear Strata SolveIt must be the season for renovations: our building is full of them at the moment. I know everyone wants to make the most out of their property, but the...
Ruling A Motion Out Of Order

Ruling A Motion Out Of Order

Can the Chairperson of a meeting rule a motion out of order? If so, what are the rules around this? Section 98 of the Body Corporate and Community Management (Standard Module) Regulation 2020 “(Standard Module)” provides provision for a person chairing a meeting to...
Doormats on Common Property

Doormats on Common Property

What’s in a doormat? This month we explore a recent order where the Body Corporate issued a contravention notice to a resident for placing a doormat on common property. Is a doormat considered to be a nuisance, a hazard or a safety issue for other owners and/or...