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VIC Q: We need to carry out substantial repairs on the building. A special levy of $12,000 has been billed to all lots. Does this decision need a special resolution to proceed? - Rochelle Castro, RC & Co Lawyers buff.ly/2WQc0ci

NSW Q: Is a proxy vote valid if the resident hasn’t been advised on the issue being voted on? What should the correct process be? - Leanne Habib, Premium Strata buff.ly/2kzeeZh

ACT Q: Can the Executive Committee affix No Parking stickers to windscreens of offending vehicles? - Answered by Christopher Kerin, Kerin Benson Lawyers buff.ly/3c2qPNU

NSW Q: It is only a matter of time before our strata scheme will be asked about the charging of electric cars. What should we be thinking about. Should we be implementing changes now? - Answered by Mark Jeisman, JET Charge buff.ly/2Oz6nI6

QLD Q: Is there a percentage value that a sinking fund needs to be and if so what is the percentage? I realise it may vary depending on the site and available facilities. - Answered by Dakota Panetta, Solutions in Engineering buff.ly/2EkdzFF

NAT Q: Our fridge leaked and damaged our neighbour’s flooring. They have no contents insurance so they are claiming the full amount from us. Is this covered by our insurance? - Answered by Tyrone Shandiman Strata Insurance Solutionshttps://buff.ly/31XBZis

WA Q: At the recent AGM, a motion was passed to spend $90K+ on a security upgrade. As a small group of owners who oppose due to lack of transparency around the decision, what can we do? - Andrew Chambers, Chambers Franklyn Strata Management buff.ly/2O8AUgo

VIC Q: If lot owners do not opt in to email, can the Owners corporation charge them for cost of postage? - Phillip Leaman, Tisher Liner FC Law buff.ly/2Tw6ZBZ

QLD Q: My Committee wants to get legal advice before making any decisions. This just ends up costing more plus sometimes they ignore the advice anyway. Just make a decision. - Chris Irons, Strata Solve buff.ly/2I6Lnrj

NSW Q: The Owners Corporation is undertaking remedial waterproofing on a common property rooftop terrace which is included in our title. They have asked us to move our large pots and spa. Shouldn’t this be there cost? - Leanne Habib, Premium Strata buff.ly/2OrBdWU