Consumer Affairs Legislation Amendment Act 2010 affects Owners Corporation Administration

Whilst the Consumer Affairs Legislation Amendment Bill 2009 was introduced to Parliament merely seeking to clarify the Government`s intentions re OC Act that existed at the time of introduction The overall effect of the changes will see extra requirements imposed on OC`s and the managers.

The Act was assented on 9/2/10 and the section amending the OC Act will come into operation 1/11/11 unless proclaimed earlier

Some of the areas affected:

The need to delegate by instrument OC Committee powers at all AGMs

A requirement that the OC seal Include Plan of Subdivision Number and further control over use

The requirement to affirm if interest is to be charged on arrears

Additional OC Insurance obligations

The inclusion of the previous AGM minutes and reports for consideration with Meeting Notices

The requirement to have accounts settled (unless cash) 4 business days prior to AGM

The Chairman and secretary can be revoked by the OC Committee

Functions of Manager where no Committee

Sealing of OC Certificate and availability of register

 

For full details of the Act see www.legislation.vic.gov.au

 

Further details are available from this web page

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About Us

 

Before explaining what we do, perhaps it's best if we tell you what we don't do. We don't do property rentals, property sales or property developments. Hand's up, we admit we know nothing about it.

What we do know about is owners corporation management. It's an industry in which we excel.

We're devoted to this area. We choose to specialise. Our thinking is that you can't be all things to all people and still claim the title "expert".

Our Mission

DR Strata Management’s mission is to provide the best possible efficient, personalised, quality Owners Corporation Management service for our clients in Residential, Commercial and Industrial Strata Titled Properties.

DR Strata Management will achieve this by:

  • Dedicating our total business efforts to Owners Corporate Management.
  • Providing timley, quality, accurate, transperant information to our clients in the most efficient way.
  • Keeping abreast of Owners Corporation regulations, methods and trends.
  • Treating all our clients in a fair, reasonable and courteous manner.
  • Developing and engaging only reputable and competent trades and services.
  • Continual training and development of staff.
  • Continued Investment in relevant management technology
  • Prompt communication with our clients.
  • Maintaining an active interest in Owners Corporation Victoria (OCV).
  • Maintaining an active interest in The National Community Titles Institute.


DR Strata Management is a recognised leader in owners corporation management in Victoria.

The firm was established in 1986 to provide personalised, high quality, Owners Corporation management service for the owners of commercial, industrial and residential strata title properties.

With over 20 years of operation, DR Strata Management provides owners corporations with expert and reliable service and a commitment to ethical and professional practice.”


Rob Pitcher,
Principal, DR Strata Management

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Large, reliable but still offering personalised service

DR Strata Management currently manages almost 550 Owners Corporations, ranging in size from 3 to 100 units. (some 5,500+ individual units in total).

A home, business premises or property asset is a major investment. We recognise that entrusting a owners corporation manager to assist with maintaining and managing this investment is a significant step.

DR Strata Management offers members of Owners Corporations the confidence of dealing with a long standing and reliable company while also providing the personalised service that can only be offered by experienced dedicated owners corporation managers who understand your property and bring a wealth of technical experience to the management task.

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Providing industry leadership

Choosing an expert and reliable owners corporation management firm is just like selecting any professional such as an accountant. The first thing to look for is whether the firm and its staff belong to, and are active in, the professional association.

DR Strata Management and its managers are active members of Owners Corporations Victoria and also members of the national peak body - the National Community Titles Institute.

DR Strata Management uses and supports key tools of the industry association such as the Management Agreement and the firm and staff work by and affirm the industry’s Code of Practice.

Rob Pitcher the owner and principal of DR Strata Management was a long standing and active executive member of the state association and previous executive member of national industry association – he is committed to building the professionalism of a young but fast growing industry.

DR Strata Management participates in National industry Benchmarking projects to ensure continued maintenance and application of Industry Best Practice.

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