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How the Fences Act 1975 applies to strata and community titled groups in South Australia — who owns which fences, the Form 1/2/3 process for replacements and repairs, and how to handle objections from neighbouring owners.

Balconies are common property in most strata and community titled groups — and they're exposed to weather, rot, and (for older buildings) structural fatigue. Here's what to look for when inspecting timber and concrete balconies, and when to call a structural engineer.

Plain-English definitions of the key terms used in the Strata Titles Act 1988 (SA) - from "allotment" and "easement" through "special resolution" and "unit holder". Bookmark this page when you're working through corporation paperwork.

Community title management committees in South Australia operate under both the Community Titles Act 1996 and the Corporations Act 2001. Here's the full statutory framework - committee establishment, vacancies, meeting procedure, conflict of interest, duties of honesty and the immunity provisions every committee member should understand.

Strata management committees in South Australia operate under both the Strata Titles Act 1988 and the Corporations Act 2001. Here's the full statutory framework including committee appointment, meeting procedure, record keeping, insurance duties, conflict of interest and the Section 47 vicarious liability rule that makes personal exposure real for every committee member.

External doors are common property in most strata and community titled groups — but the inside paint, the locks, the screen door, and the internal doors are all the owner's. Here's the breakdown, plus what to do about pre-1990 fire doors that may contain asbestos and how to choose a deadbolt that won't trap you in a fire.

Older strata and community titled buildings in South Australia often contain asbestos whether that's in carport roofs, fire doors, eaves, vinyl tiles or pipe lagging. Here's what your corporation needs to know about Asbestos Registers, Management Plans and the strict rules around disturbing or removing it.

Engaging unlicensed or uninsured contractors puts your corporation and its owners at serious legal and financial risk. Here's how to vet contractors properly (including the SA licence and ABN checks every committee should run) and why a written work order is non-negotiable.

Carports are common property in most strata and community titled groups, but they're often the most neglected part of the building — rust, asbestos roofs, oil spills, and stored junk all need active management. Here's how to handle the maintenance, the safety risks, and the enforcement powers under Section 28 (strata) and Section 101 (community).

By-laws are the rules every community corporation in South Australia is built on. What they can cover, how they're enforced and the Section 39 process for amending them through a special resolution lodged with the Registrar-General.

When your strata or community titled property suffers damage, the way the corporation handles the insurance claim makes the difference between a clean recovery and a long, expensive mess. Here's a six-step process from reporting through to payment, plus a sample resolution on who pays the excess.

Both the Strata Titles Act and the Community Titles Act give corporations the power to enforce owner maintenance obligations including entering a unit to carry out work and recovering the cost as a debt. Here's the four-step escalation framework from informal request through to formal Section 28 / Section 101 notice and self-help.

A step-by-step guide to changing your body corporate manager in South Australia - from checking your contract through to appointing a new manager at an AGM or extraordinary general meeting.

How strata and community corporations in South Australia should approach termite prevention, inspection, and treatment — and what owners and tenants need to know about their responsibilities.

The key differences between strata title and community title in South Australia, how to tell which type you have, what that means for ownership, building maintenance and shared services. Also covers unit boundaries, unit subsidiaries, unit entitlement, meetings, voting, the Maintenance Fund and the Section 29 rules on alterations and additions.

What South Australian strata and community titled owners need to know about installing cameras and recording devices and how to stay on the right side of the Surveillance Devices Act 2017.

A comprehensive guide to body corporate insurance in South Australia: legal requirements, common property boundaries, replacement valuations and a practical insurance checklist.

Understand the difference between administration funds and sinking funds in South Australian strata and community titled groups; what they cover, why they matter, and the mandatory budget requirements under SA law.

Who pays for plumbing in a strata or community titled property? A guide to water supply, drainage responsibilities, water meters, and insurance for South Australian body corporates.

Why regular gutter cleaning matters for strata and community titled properties; who's responsible, what goes wrong when gutters are neglected and a contractor checklist.

How pet applications work in South Australian strata and community titled properties — legal requirements, the approval process, and a downloadable pet application form.

A step-by-step guide to resolving disputes in strata and community titled properties in South Australia - from direct conversation through to mediation and court action.

How to manage a body corporate repaint in South Australia — from paint specifications and quotes to contractor management, levy funding, and example meeting resolutions.

A practical property maintenance checklist for strata and community titled groups in South Australia covering legal obligations, common property inspections and priority planning.

Practical tips for attending or chairing a strata management meeting — from introductions and note-taking to voting and keeping discussions on track.

A comprehensive guide to owning a strata titled unit in South Australia — covering the law, the Strata Plan, common property, unit boundaries, meetings, voting, the maintenance fund, and your obligations under the Articles.

Our mission is to support Strata titled property owners. These five objectives ensure your best interests remain at the heart of everything we do.

What to check before buying into a strata or community titled property in South Australia — corporation searches, governance, finances, and a practical buyer's checklist.

Is your self-managed Strata Corporation protecting your assets and lifestyle? Use this checklist to see how your Corporation rates and identify potential risks.

Understanding your rights as a strata unit owner in South Australia — how voting works, how to call a meeting, your right to inspect insurance and corporation records, and the dispute resolution path when the corporation or committee is being unreasonable.

Buying together is a major decision. Joint tenants vs tenants in common, when a binding financial agreement makes sense, and the strata-specific factors that don't apply to free-standing houses — levies, voting rights, and joint and several liability for unpaid charges.

Whether the line is shared or individual changes who maintains it. The shared/exclusive split, the South Australian "right to dry" position, and what to do when an old shared line is at end-of-life.