by Cameron Shaw | May 4, 2018
No. Passing a Special Resolution is framed in the legislation the other way around. That is, not as “75% in favour”, but as “not more than 25% against”. It’s a two stage process. First, the Special Resolution needs to “pass”, that is, a...
by Cameron Shaw | May 4, 2018
YES! Before buying a strata lot you should DEFINITELY request a strata report. Although the property owner has disclosed information about the lot itself as required in the contract, the contract doesn’t require disclosure of important information about the common...
by Cameron Shaw | Mar 2, 2018
The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines financial elder abuse as “The illegal or improper exploitation or use of funds or other resources of the older person”. WHO estimates that one in ten people experience elder abuse each month, and this number is expected to...
by Cameron Shaw | Mar 2, 2018
Firstly, the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (SSMA) classifies renovations into three categories; Cosmetic work; Minor renovations; and Major renovations. An owner MUST receive permission from the owners corporation before doing any minor or major renovations. So,...
by Cameron Shaw | Mar 2, 2018
If you have executed an enduring power of attorney, you as the donor have signed a document that gives another person, the attorney, the power to deal with your financial matters on your behalf, even when you can no longer act for yourself. Anything your attorney does...
