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Strata Life
by Rochelle Castro of RC & CO LAWYERS
It's quite a journey for seasons one and two and now we're ready to take it to a higher level. And season three will be a more advisory approach on all matters that could help you enjoy the Strata life.
Episodes
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Strata Committee Governance and Transparency Issues (S3: Episode 32)
🔍 Is your strata committee doing things by the book? From missing meeting minutes to murky decisions, poor governance can cost owners big time. In Season 3, Episode 32 of Strata Life, we dive into governance gaps, transparency red flags, and how to stay compliant under Victoria’s strata laws.…
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Parking Disputes (S3: Episode 31)
🚗 Strata Parking Problems? We've Got You Covered! In Episode 31 of Strata Life Season 3, we unpack real-life parking disputes and how strata law in Victoria helps resolve them. From by-laws to common property confusion, this one’s a must-listen for owners, tenants, and committee members! 🎧 Tune...
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Common Property Maintenance (S3: Episode 30)
🏢 Strata Life Episode 30 is LIVE! Is your common property maintenance up to legal standards? ⚖️ Let’s talk strata law, body corporate duties, and what every Victorian property owner needs to know! 💡 🎧 Tune in now to get expert insights from our strata legal team—because when it comes to...
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Disputes Over Pet Ownership (S3: Episode 29)
🎙️ Fur babies vs. by-laws? 🐶🐾 It's the debate shaking up strata communities across Melbourne! In this episode of Strata Life, we dive into the legal ins and outs of pet ownership disputes, common property rights, and how strata rules really work under Victorian law. 🏢 If you live in or manage…
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Unauthorised Renovations (S3: Episode 28)
🎧 Strata Life S3E28: Unauthorised Renovations – Know Your Rights! Renovating without approval? It could cost more than you think. 🚫🔨 Discover how to manage unauthorised works legally and protect your strata community. In today's session, I want to cover unauthorized renovations. I understand...
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Disputes Amongst Residents (S3: Episode 27)
🎙️ Strata Life S3E27: Disputes Amongst Residents Conflict in your building? From noise complaints to boundary issues, resident disputes can escalate fast. In this episode, we break down strata dispute resolution, owners corporation obligations, and peaceful co-existence—with expert insights...
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Maintenance and Building Defects (S3: Episode 26)
🔧 Strata Life: Tackling Maintenance & Building Defects with Confidence! 🏗️🏢 Building defects and maintenance disputes can be a legal maze! 🌀 Our latest Strata Life episode unpacks owner vs. OC responsibilities, defect claims, and compliance under Victoria’s strata laws. ✅ 🎧 Tune in now for...
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Financial Management and Rising Costs (S3: Episode 25)
🌟 Strata Life: Navigating Rising Costs with Smart Financial Management! 💰🏡 Strata fees are climbing, and financial management is more critical than ever! 📈 Our latest Strata Life podcast unpacks cost-saving strategies, budget planning, and legal insights to keep your strata community…
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Is it Legal to Ban Pets in Strata Properties (S3: Episode 24)
🐾 Can Strata Ban Your Furry Friend? 🏢⚖️ Strata laws in Victoria are evolving—can committees legally say no to pets? In this episode of Strata Life, we uncover the legalities, owner rights, and what VCAT has to say! 🎙️🐶🐱 🔹 Know your legal rights 🔹 Strata by-laws & pet policies 🔹 How to...
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How to Manage Increase in Insurance Premiums (Landlord) (S3: Episode 23)
📈 Strata Life Episode 23 🎧Facing rising insurance premiums as a landlord? We've got practical tips and legal insights to help you manage costs effectively. Stay informed, stay protected! For today's episode, I want to delve on what I've noticed is increasing in the strata industry and that is...
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Electing a Proactive Committee (S3: Episode 22)
🏢 Strata Life S3E22: Electing a Proactive Committee! 🏢 A well-managed strata starts with the right leadership! In this episode, we break down key legal insights, compliance essentials, and pro tips for electing a committee that works for you, not against you. ✅💼 If you’re navigating by-laws,...
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Levy Arrears (S3: Episode 21)
🏢 Strata Life S3E21: Levy Arrears & Your Legal Rights! ⚖️ Are unpaid strata levies causing stress in your Owners Corporation? 🤯 In this episode, we break down levy arrears, debt recovery, and your legal rights under Victoria’s strata laws. Stay ahead with expert insights on Owners Corporation...
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High Strata Community Levies (S3: Episode 20)
In this particular episode, I want to talk about the reasons why there are high strata community levies. Not a very pleasant topic, but it's important to understand why strata community levies are high or why would they increase significantly. Strata community levies are raised for three key...
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Noise Control and Noisy Neighbours (S3: Episode 19)
I want to talk to you in this episode about noise control and noisy neighbors in a strata community. When there are allegations of noises caused by neighbors, it is on the complainant to prove that the noise is unreasonable. This means that a once-off noise would be insufficient to get the...
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What is Strata Insurance Role in Resultant Water Damage Claim (S3: Episode 18)
What is Strata insurance’s role in dealing with resultant water damage claims? One of the things that I want to point out is that it's absolutely, absolutely important that you first identify if there is an exclusion in your Strata insurance policy about water damage claims. Usually, there is an...
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Modifying Common Property, Renovations and Building Issues (S3: Episode 17)
In this episode, I want to cover modifying common property, renovations and building issues. When it comes to altering or making alterations to common property, renovations and where there are building issues, the strata community needs to understand that everyone needs to be involved. To an…
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Why Should I Attend Annual General Meetings (S3: Episode 16)
Today, I want to talk to you about the usual question as to why should I attend an annual general meeting? There are four key reasons why you as a member of the Strata community should attend annual general meetings. One, you need to be involved in the decision-making of the Strata community.…
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Smoke Drift in Apartment Blocks (S3: Episode 15)
For this episode, I want to talk about smoke drift in apartment blocks. It's a rule within Australia that most closed or enclosed spaces would no longer permit smoking. This is now getting adopted within strata communities; allowing strata communities to create rules that surround it. In standard...
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How Residents Could Handle Smoke Drift Issues (S3: Episode 14)
Today's session, I want to talk to you about how residents could deal with smoke drift issues. This usually happens where in strata communities where they live in close proximity and from time to time, you would have neighbors who would be smoking on the common property or within their lot, but…
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Conflict with Parking Spaces and Strata Parking Rules (S3: Episode 13)
Living in a strata community usually has to deal with limitation of parking spaces. Before you move into a strata community development, it's important that you understand parking spaces and the strata parking rules. This all depends on your personal preference and your personal circumstances.…
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What Are Owner Rights Regarding Water Damages (S3: Episode 12)
When it comes to water damages, the key thing that needs to be determined is where is the water coming from? It sounds like a simple question, but it becomes complex when you involve experts and they will explain to you that there are different ways to test where the water is coming from. And…
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Pet Ownership and Strata (S3: Episode 11)
When it comes to pet ownership and living in Strata community, it's very different from living in a standalone dwelling. I say that because it's important for the pet owner to understand that there are certain things they should be considering when it comes to living in a Strata community. One of...
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How a Strata Community Could Compel the Builder to Fix Defects (S3: Episode 10)
There are 5 key steps that I wanna take you through to compel the builder to fix the defects and particularly to a common property. The first one is get the tool, the defects report. The defects report could be obtained from a building consultant. Guide the building consultant on what is already...
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How Strata Communities Manage Residents’ Misbehaviour (S3: Episode 9)
Get ready to elevate your knowledge with StrataLife Podcast, the place where you should go to learn and get inspired on all matters strata. Welcome back to StrataLife Podcast by Rochelle Castro. Today's episode, I'd like to talk to you about how a strata community could manage residents'...
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Strata Community Budget: What Is Its Purpose? (S3: Episode 8)
Get ready to elevate your knowledge with Strata Life podcast, the place where you should go to learn and get inspired on all matters strata. Welcome to Strata Life by Rochelle Castro. And today I will be talking about what is the purpose of the Strata community's budget. The, there are three...
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What To Do If Your Apartment/Unit is Defective (S3: Episode 7)
Get ready to elevate your knowledge with Strata Life Podcast, a place where you should go to learn and get inspired on all matters Strata. Welcome back to Strata Life Podcast by Rochelle Castro. In this episode, I would like to discuss with you what to do if your apartment or unit is found to…
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Disagree with Committee Decision? What Are Your Options? (S3: Episode 6)
Welcome back to Strata Life Podcast by Rochelle Castro. Today's session, I will be discussing your options in respect of How you would deal with decisions made by the committee where you do not agree with such, such decisions. In a strata community, the committee is empowered to make decisions on...
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3 Ways How to Best Work With Your Committee (S3: Episode 5)
Get ready to elevate your knowledge with Strata Life Podcast, the place where you should go to learn and get inspired on all matters strata. Welcome back to Strata Life Podcast by Rochelle Castro. Today, this particular podcast is directed to professional strata managers. In the last podcast, I...
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3 Ways How to Best Work with Your Strata Manager (S3: Episode 4)
First method is agree on the method of communication. There are different platforms. It's not always email. There could be a chat room that could be agreed upon. In addition to the email, there's a chat room. There's also calls. There are just some things that you need to pick up the phone and...
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5 Tips on How Committees Should Handle Complaints or Disruptors (S3: Episode 3)
One of the things that's difficult with running a committee is when you're trying to make decisions and move forward. But in reality, because of the different personalities, there are disruptors and there will be clashes that could occur. But I would like to share with you in this podcast five…
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What Is Important when Seeking Approval for Renovations (S3: Episode 2)
What I'd like to talk to you about today is the importance of seeking approval and what are the steps in seeking the approval when you carry out renovations in your property and of course when I say when you seek approval I am really referring to your strata community. It's important for you to...
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Understanding the Implications of Water Leak from Your Balcony and Terrace (S3: Episode 1)
Our discussion for today is about Understanding the Implications of Water Leak from your Balcony or Terrace. The reality is when it is determined by an expert and it could be a contractor when I say expert a building manager, building consultant or an engineer that your waterproof membrane needs…
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Importance of a Special Resolution Being Passed before Granting a Lease or License over a Common Property (S2: Episode 8)
You see, it's absolutely certain for the strata community to pass a special resolution because it gives the power to all the owners to make a decision if they want to lease or license part of the common property. Now, this wasn't given to the executive committee for the very reason that all the...
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Obligation to Contribute Financially (S2: Episode 7)
One of the common issues that one faces when they start living or owning property in a strata community is the obligation to contribute financially. Contribute to the maintenance of the community. There are times that owners stop providing contributions or giving their contributions because they...
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Common Issues that the Executive Committee Faces Dealing with Misbehaviors within the Strata Community (S2: Episode 6)
And it gets quite distressful for Strata community, especially when there are a number of complainants who approach them and demand that the issue be resolved. It's important for this executive committee to first determine the seriousness of the issue and how much information has been put forward...
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5 Reasons Why Strata Communities Get Involved in Water Leak Disputes (S2: Episode 5)
Do Strata communities have to get involved in owner-to-owner water leak disputes? Unfortunately, most times they do. This particular podcast provides clarity on the five reasons why Strata communities get involved in water leak disputes. One, the water leak originates from common property. That's...
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5 Steps to Resolve Building Defects (S2: Episode 4)
A man's home is his own Castle. This is no doubt familiar to you. One of the most exciting times in a person's life is when they buy their first property and more properties. However, the exciting time could turn into a nightmare where building defects are involved. Let's explore the five steps…
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5 Documents that Should Be Attached to the AGM Notice (S2: Episode 3)
After attending an Annual General Meeting or what I will call AGM, you would receive a copy of the minutes, but before that, you would receive a copy of the notice when you're getting invited to the meeting. Have you ever wondered, as a member of the Strata community, what are the further details...
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5 Essential Parts of a Common Property Lease or License (S2: Episode 2)
You would need a common license or lease if you would like to use part of the common property to install your solar panels or personal effect such as your business signage on the common property. Have you ever wondered what should be included in a common lease or license? Even if you're not a...
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Strata Life Introduction (S2: Episode 1)
Season 2 of strata life podcast aims to provide you bit size learning and guidance from practical, commercial and effective governance perspectives so that you could maximise living in the strata world. These podcasts also serve all other stakeholders of the strata community industry as guidance...
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Purposes of a Common Property (S1: Episode 24)
Often people wonder why it is necessary for a common property to exist, These are the five purposes and even benefits of having a common property 1. Enjoyment by owners and occupiers or residents of the common property - keeping in line when I refer to common property it includes schools, gyms,...
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Types of Communication Received by a Strata Manager (S1: Episode 23)
There are various types and various types of people that the strata manager communicates with but what I will be raising are in my view the type 5 communications received by your strata manager daily. 1. Committee communication - these are usually instructions given by the committee or follow-up…
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Purposes of Administration or Operational Budget (S1: Episode 22)
The administration or operational budget is passed usually at an annual general meeting. These are simply put the regular expenses. Here are the five purposes of why this particular budget should be raised at each and will general meeting by your strata community . 1. Regular repair and…
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Purposes of Maintenance Budget (S1: Episode 21)
There are various names the maintenance budget others call it thinking budget others call it sinking budget, others call it reserve fund others call it capital improvements budget they all mean the same thing and that really means savings for future maintenance. Here are the five reasons or...
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The 5 Committee Meeting Agenda (S1: Episode 20)
This particular podcast covers what should be in the agenda items of committee meetings 1. Resolution to accept the financial statements presented for the period - when I refer to the period that could mean depending on how often a committee meets so it could be the financial statement for the...
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Annual General Meeting Agenda Items (S1: Episode 19)
In particular legislations, there are basic items that need to be covered in AGM agendas I will feature the 5 foundational items that should be covered in your AGM agenda. 1. A resolution to renew or confirm your strata managers contract of appointment it’s important for all the members of your...
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How to Electronically Lodge Rules on the Plan of Subdivision (S1: Episode 18)
In today's podcast I want to cover “How do you register rules of the owner's corporation?” The traditional way before electronic lodgment of land Victoria documents were done was that, a form is completed, a form created by land Victoria, it is signed by either an owners corporation…
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Two Things to Determine Water Leak Issues (S1: Episode 17)
A common question that we get asked is “How does a person deal with water leak issues?” The main thing to determine in water leak issues are two things: Is there evidence through an expert report identifying what caused the leak and the damage, once you get evidence from an expert identifying…
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5 Resources for Your Strata Community that Could Help Resolve Disputes (S1: Episode 16)
The truth is, neighborhood disputes could occur in a strata community development. What your strata community must do is simply consider these disputes as part and parcel of strata community living that should be dealt with by using resources that help resolve them. Here are 5 resources of your...
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Benefits of Living in a Strata Community (S1: Episode 15)
Financial, legal and ethical obligations. Financial, legal and ethical management. When strata enthusiasts talk about what it is like living in a strata community, Most people usually talk about the obligations, the levy contributions, the work required to be part of a strata community. That…
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It's quite a journey for seasons one and two and now we're ready to take it to a higher level. And season three will be a more advisory approach on all matters that could help you enjoy the Strata life.
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Rochelle Castro of RC & CO LAWYERS
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