A source of frustration for many owners, records inspections is one of the subjects I am most frequently asked about. I'm sharing my 4 steps to a successful strata records inspection, including what to do when particular records are withheld for 'privacy' or 'legal' reasons. 

Your Strata Property With Amanda Farmer

284. “Almost completely in the dark”: apartment purchasers

283. Common property only for the vaxxed? Dr Cathy Sherry answers

282. Successful Strata Records Inspections: My 4 Step Process

    Links mentioned: Get the transcript here! Dr. Nicole Johnston’s Report: A data-driven holistic understanding of strata insurance in Australia and New Zealand Episode 243. Get ready for a strata insurance game changer – with Dr Nicole Johnston Episode 172. Exposing Australia’s Building Defects Crisis, with Dr Nicole Johnston Episode 277. The $800 leak […]

281. “What do they do?” How strata managers are failing to show their value to owners

Reena and I cover: public outdoor pools are reopening in NSW. What does this mean for our strata pools? is it legal for residents to take refundable bottles and cans from the bins? the talented chairperson able to calm a very difficult resident, and finally, the new law permitting us to enforce Tribunal orders.   […]

280. Is it time to reopen the pool? | Retrieving refundable bottles from the bins

NSW (finally) has a set of public health orders specific to apartment buildings.    But…they’re not quite what we were asking for.   I outline the new and rather onerous obligations on strata managers and others ‘managing’ residential buildings that are forced into hard lockdown.   I’m also giving you access to my new resource, helping you […]

279. Secure your Compliance with Extraordinary New Public Health Orders (NSW)

  Reena and I discuss:   intentionally creating a vacancy on the committee at the AGM. Is this legal? when minor work becomes a major issue the creative resolution of Tribunal proceedings for a dysfunctional owners corporation,   and more.   Links mentioned: Get the transcript here! Regulation 9 – Election of strata committee – […]

278. Nominating one too many | mezzanine flooring as minor work | third option strata manager

  When it comes to waterproofing, Ross Taylor is a man who can “see leaks on the drawings”. He’s working closely with the NSW government to ensure our future apartment buildings are a little more watertight than they have been so far. But in today’s conversation, we tackle a different issue: why are our older, […]

277. The $800 leak fixed for $2.5m: how we’re getting strata remedial works wrong

  On Wednesday this week, it became much easier for residents in NSW strata buildings to keep pets in their homes. In this episode, I unpack the new legislation, including its impact on existing by-laws that restrict the keeping of animals. Links mentioned: Get the transcript here! Read the Cooper Decision here The text of […]

276. New law for NSW: does your “pet” by-law stack up?

  Reena and I cover: how to complete a ballot paper “in writing” during an electronic meeting  the surprising item missing from our strata legislation  the insurer who capitulated second time around a creative solution to a long-standing noise dispute Links mentioned: Get the transcript here! Regulation 10: Ballot for strata committee – Strata Schemes […]

275. Electronic meeting ballots and agendas: a legal quandary

  This week, Shawn Brown of Strata Staff joins me to explain the benefits of offshoring, particularly for strata managers. We discuss how to avoid a “train wreck” experience and what it takes to build a team that adds significant value for owners.  Links mentioned: Get the transcript here! Shawn’s email address: shawn@stratastaff.com.au  Strata Staff […]

274. Building a Successful Offshore Team – with Strata Staff

  I’m bringing you an edited version of last Friday’s LIVE chat with Chris Duggan.    We cover the new Professional Standards Scheme for NSW strata managers and their staff, plus the need-to-know on the latest (and no less confusing) iteration of our Public Health Orders.  Links mentioned: Strata Community Association (NSW) Professional Standards Scheme  […]

273. What does the “2 worker” rule really mean?

Digital Online Vote Democracy Politcs Election Government Concept Links mentioned: Get the transcript here! Section 106 - Duty of owners corporation to maintain and repair property - Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) Facebook Friday Live with Amanda Farmer QR code registration for New South Wales

272. Does an “in meeting” vote trump a “pre meeting” vote?

A short, but important message from me this week: make sure you understand the effect of the amended NSW Public Health Order, mandating masks on indoor common property in Greater Sydney. It may not mean what you think it does.  Let's get this right.  Links mentioned: Get the transcript here! Public health orders relating to

271. Avoid this mask-wearing mistake

This week, Reena and I cover: access to CCTV footage: often controversial in our strata schemes, but what about when the footage belongs to a BMC?a refresher on the quorum rule, including when a chair must proceed in the absence of a quorum and more. And if you haven’t already, access your NSW Health poster for

270. Adjourning meetings without quorum

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