TCM Strata

19/10/2026

Maintenance Monday: A dripping tap or a toilet that keeps running can waste thousands of litres of water and may hide a bigger problem. Check taps, showers and under sinks regularly. If you notice water stains, damp patches or leaks that may affect common property or a neighbour's lot, report them straight away.

Report maintenance issues: https://tcmstrata.com/online-resources/repair-or-maintenance-request-2/

16/10/2026

Fun Fact Friday: The world's first safety passenger lift was installed in a New York building in 1857. Lifts that wouldn't fall if a cable snapped made taller buildings practical, and paved the way for the apartment living so many of us enjoy today. Going up?

14/10/2026

Team Thursday: Behind every well-run building is a team that cares. Over the coming weeks we'll introduce you to the friendly faces at TCM Strata who look after your scheme, answer your questions and keep things running smoothly. Next time you call, you'll know who you're talking to! Say hello in the comments...

14/10/2026

Strata Explained Wednesday: A quorum is the minimum number of owners who need to take part, in person or by proxy or voting paper, for a body corporate meeting to go ahead. If there's no quorum, decisions can't be made and the meeting may need to be rescheduled. That's why your participation really counts! Have your say at your next meeting.

13/10/2026

Tip Tuesday: Have you moved, changed your email or got a new phone number? Make sure your body corporate has your current contact details, so you don't miss levy notices, meeting papers or important updates about your building.

11/10/2026

Maintenance Monday: Warmer weather brings pests out in force. Seal small gaps around doors and windows, store rubbish in sealed bins and don't leave food scraps on balconies. Spot pests in common areas like bin rooms, stairwells or gardens? Let your body corporate manager know early so it can be dealt with before it spreads.

03/08/2026

It's always a good day when there's cake!
(Especially when it's homemade orange and almond cake) 🍊

13/07/2026

𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗮 - 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁❔

Uh Oh.. You've found termites in your unit - what now? 🐜
Who is responsible for treatment? And who pays?! 💲

The answer? 𝗜𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀.

To determine who is responsible for treating live termites within a strata community, we must first ask some questions🔽

Q) 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬, 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲...

a) 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝘁? - You (the owner) will likely pay for treatment and if applicable, repairs to any termite damage.

b) 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆? (e.g. walls, structure, subfloor, roof) - The body corporate / owners corporation is usually responsible for treatment and repairs in those areas.

c) 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲, 𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆? (e.g. common garden beds, tree stumps) - The body corporate / owners corporation is responsible for treatment and repairs in those areas.

Under both the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (Queensland) and the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (New South Wales) the body corporate / owners corporation must maintain common property - including dealing with pest issues that affect it.

Whilst pest and termite inspections aren’t legally required on a set schedule, there is still a duty to maintain the building. This means, where there is evidence of termite activity, or elements within the building/grounds that are conducive to termite activity, regular termite inspections should be arranged.

💡 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘵 𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘺, 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘭𝘰𝘵.

𝘽𝙤𝙩𝙩𝙤𝙢 𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚:

✔ The location of the termites determines who pays
✔ If common property is involved, strata may share responsibility.

It's important to be diligent in monitoring termite activity through regular inspections, to mitigate the risk of termite damage.

📩Contact your Strata Manager about developing a proactive maintenance schedule tailored to your community.

08/07/2026

𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 ❄

With the Summer months and wet season behind us, Winter is the perfect time for preventative maintenance.

These cooler, drier months are the ideal time to tackle essential maintenance before the heat, rain and storm season arrive.

Proactive maintenance now can help reduce costly repairs later, extend the life of your building, and keep your strata community looking its best.

Here's your 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 ✅

🏢 Building wash-down to remove mould, dirt and grime
🏠 Roof inspections to identify loose sheeting (& potential leaks)
🍃 Gutter /downpipe cleaning to clear blockages
🌳 Tree pruning to reduce storm hazards and clear rooflines
🚶 Pressure cleaning of pathways to reduce slip-hazards
🏊 Pool equipment inspections
💡 External lighting, drainage and stormwater checks - for added peace of mind.

Preventative maintenance isn't just about appearance; it's about protecting your investment, reducing unexpected expenses, and ensuring your property is prepared for whatever surprises Summer may have in store!

📩Contact your Strata Manager about developing a proactive maintenance schedule tailored to your community.

18/06/2026

𝑾𝒉𝒐 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒂 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚?💡

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It's a commonly asked question...

𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫! 🔽

Who actually has the authority to make decisions in a strata community? The Committee? The Chairperson? All Owners? Read on to learn more.