In today’s “Ask Amanda Now” session, Amanda answered Julie's question: "Another owner wants to build on our exclusive use common property. We believe that requires our written consent and we're NOT being unreasonable saying no! Can you help?"

In today’s “Ask Amanda Now” session, Amanda answered Rick's question: if a strata manager is terminated by mutual consent, can the committee temporarily self-manage their 13-lot strata for just two months?

In today’s “Ask Amanda Now” session, Amanda answered Suzanne's question: why can't strata managers enforce fines or penalties when lot owners breach by-laws instead of eventually taking action at NCAT?

In today’s “Ask Amanda Now” session, Amanda answered Jane's question: do emails between committee members need to form part of the OC's records?

In today’s “Ask Amanda Now” session, Amanda answered Rob's question: Is it ok to have a small Christmas tree on a table (with lights) in the common property lobby area? The tree has been placed there by a resident.

In today’s “Ask Amanda Now” session, Amanda answered Jan's question: can an over 55's strata allow under 55's to reside within the community?

In today’s “Ask Amanda Now” session, Amanda answered Danny's question: "My apartment flooded. The OC refuses to pay me any more than what the insurer has agreed to pay them. Is this legal?"

In today’s “Ask Amanda Now” session, Amanda answered a question from Susan and Peter: does the Act compel owners corporations to get any particular number of independent quotes at the time that Management Agency Agreements expire?