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Strata News
  Tower Body Corporate 
 February 2018 Edition





We would like to take this opportunity to welcome a new staff member to the Tower team – Dianne Flaherty. Dianne comes to us with a strong administrative and customer focused background and is looking forward to working within the Body Corporate Industry.
 
We are also pleased to announce the launching of our new Tower Body Corporate website, which we feel is more streamlined and easier to use – www.towerbodycorporate.com.au. Please take a look and let us know what you think!


This complimentary newsletter forms part of the comprehensive service provided to you - by keeping you informed and up to date with important news, including any changes that are happening in the Strata Industry. It contains news and articles relating to apartment living in the South East Queensland region.

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The Team at Tower Body Corporate

Q&A Voting at the Body Corporate AGM - Debating on motions


Jason Carlson,
Grace Lawyers

Question: We have been advised that voting at body corporate AGM will not involve any debate. If a process removes speaking for or against a motion at the AGM, I am of the opinion this would be non-compliant with legislation.
 

Check Your Building Sum Insured


Tyrone Shandiman,
Strata Insurance Solutions

What building sum insured do you require? As part of appropriate due diligence, Bodies Corporate should take the time to review the adequacy of their sums insured when their insurance policy renews.
 

Q&A What Percentage of Combustible Cladding is Dangerous?


Sahil Bhasin, Roscon Group
Question: Our Strata Corporation has sent us a letter and they are investigating all buildings under their control; however, they stated that only buildings with 30% or more combustible cladding are to be forwarded to insurance companies for review. Is this correct?
 

Q&A Who pays for a defibrillator?


Frank Higginson, Hynes Legal
Question: Our body corporate is considering buying a defibrillator in case any of the owners, guests etc have a heart attack. Is this appropriate body corporate spending?
 
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