Recently, Colin Grace, strata lawyer, commented on a common strata committee situation as “the oppression of the majority by the minority.” In too many strata plans, the “oppressive minority” tends to have the loudest voice and uphold the status quo. This is an issue when feuds between lot owners are entrenched and privilege is partisan.

Safety first - the role of Safety Reports in Strata Communities Health and Safety is always a crucial topic, but for a strata community, it is particularly important to consider how it relates to the common property shared and used by all residents. The rules and regulations surrounding health and safety can sometimes feel lengthy and confusing with so many legislative obligations imposed on owners corporations/bodies corporate. In some cases, it may be difficult to understand what the requirements for compliance actually are. So, how can a Safety Report help clarify these expectations? Here is an overview of what to expect from a Safety Report, and how it can benefit you and your body corporate.

When you live in a strata property, holding a garage sale requires careful planning, but when approached correctly it can be very worthwhile. Here are a few points for you to be mindful of when organising a garage sale.

When you live in a strata property, holding a garage sale requires careful planning, but when approached correctly it can be very worthwhile. Here are a few points for you to be mindful of when organising a garage sale.

When you live in a strata property, holding a garage sale requires careful planning, but when approached correctly it can be very worthwhile. Here are a few points for you to be mindful of when organising a garage sale.

Having a budgeted for, well-planned and executed maintenance plan is an asset to any property owner – and no more so than in Strata where the burden of the cost is fairly contributed to and shared by the community.