Property owners from in the Whitsunday region took part in a free community event earlier this month to hear all about the new Strata legislation that came into effect on the first of May.
This free community information session was hosted by Archers Strata Professionals and their Chief Executive Officer Nicky Lonergan told the room about the upcoming changes.
The new legislation addressed the following changes:
Smoking
Bodies corporate will be able to introduce bylaws that prohibit smoking and vaping, not only on common property and outdoor areas, but also on outdoor exclusive-use areas, including private balconies and patios.
Pets
Body corporates have had their capacity to restrict pets in strata complexes significantly reduced, to the point where they cannot apply blanket bans.
Towing
The dispute resolution process around towing cars parked in violation of bylaws has been considerably streamlined, including the removal of enforcement through the courts.
Scheme termination
A community titles scheme can be terminated with the support of 75% of lot owners in certain circumstances.
Nicky Lonergan explained, the new legislation is not about restricting personal rights, but about aligning with the greater-good approach that is inherent in, and essential to, strata living.
“Being part of a strata community is like living in a share house – just on a larger scale,” she said.
“When you choose to call that community home, you choose to live by a set of rules which form a critical part of the fabric of that community.”
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director of Queensland Archers Strata Professionals, Nicky Lonergan. Photo credit: Daniel Heggie
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