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Running strata, done well
Practical guides for managers and owners on the work of running buildings, from capital works funds to keeping owners in the loop.
What is a capital works fund, and how much should yours hold?
The capital works fund is the money set aside for the big, predictable jobs a building will eventually face. Here is what it covers, how to size it, and how to keep owners on side.
Read moreHow to run a strata AGM that actually runs on time
The AGM is where a building sets its budget, elects its committee, and makes the decisions that shape the year. Here is how to run one that stays on time and on the rules.
Read moreSpecial levies: what they are, and how a building avoids them
A special levy is the bill no owner wants: a sudden, often large charge to cover something the funds could not. Here is what triggers one and how good planning prevents it.
Read moreStrata, owners corporation, body corporate: what is the difference?
Strata, owners corporation, body corporate. Three names that often describe the same thing, depending on which state you are in. Here is how the terminology maps.
Read moreWho pays for a repair in strata: common property vs your lot
A leak appears. Who pays, the owner or the building? In strata it comes down to one question: is it common property or lot property? Here is how to work it out.
Read moreUnderstanding strata by-laws (and finding the rule you need)
By-laws are the rulebook for living in a strata building: pets, renovations, noise, parking. Here is what they cover, how they change, and how to find the clause that applies.
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