Strata News
Tower Body Corporate
August 2017 Edition

In our August edition, we cover the following:

More information about organising emergency lift phone lines before the nbn. Frank Higginson talks about enforcing bylaws, specifically when it comes to .... doggy doo. We discuss the need for professional paid committee members and have a look at the options available to reduce schemes electricity costs.

The BCCM is set to launch their new information site soon. If you would like to help with the final organisation of the site's information, head to this link to carry out a short 10-15 minute activity on finding QLD Strata Information.

BY THE WAY: Don't forget to have your say on the Property Law Review - submissions due by October 2017.

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Q&A Doggy Doo Is Not Cleaned Up – Who Enforces Bylaws?

Frank Higginson, Hynes Legal
Question: One unit owner does not clean up after their rather large dog. It's part of the bylaws. Body Corporate Managers, the chairman and other lot owners appear to ignore the situation. Who enforces the bylaws?

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Will my emergency lift phone services work on the nbn?

Curt Hensel, VoIPforce
A critical service that will be impacted by the nbn is the emergency lift phone service required for all buildings with lift services. But don't worry, we've got you sorted. Here's how to stay compliant ... and safe!

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Is there a need for "Professional (paid) Committee Members?"

Deryck Walker of RMIT
Is there a specific need for professional persons to take paid positions on committees for large schemes, not dissimilar to board members who steer a listed company?

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Q&A Finding our schemes best solution to rising electricity costs

James Pearce, ENM Solutions
Question: How do we locate an independent and qualified adviser or electricity consultant to help my complex sort through the many options and find what is best for our needs?

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Ruth McCosker, The Age
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Interesting Media

Waterproofing Tradie Tour - National Construction Code (Part 1)

Queensland Building and Construction Commission
Waterproofing is consistently one of the most common defects reported to the QBCC and mistakes can be costly. In June 2017, we conducted a number of waterproofing seminars around the state. Frank Moebus presented, providing in-depth information about avoiding installation problems.