Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Strata Owner in Victoria

Kevin Wiegel • January 14, 2026

Owning a property within a strata (owners corporation) community in Victoria comes with

unique rights and responsibilities. Understanding these helps ensure harmonious living,

compliance, and protection of your investment. Pinnacle Performance Group is committed

to helping owners make informed decisions and fully understand their obligations.


Your Rights as a Strata Owner:


1. The Right to Vote

Owners can vote on key decisions such as budgets, maintenance works, and management

contracts at general meetings.


2. The Right to Access Records

You are entitled to access owners corporation documents, including financial statements,

meeting minutes, and maintenance plans.


3. The Right to Fair and Transparent Management

Owners have the right to expect the owners corporation to act in accordance with

legislation and make decisions in the community’s best interest.


4. The Right to Peaceful Enjoyment

You have the right to use your property without unreasonable interference from others.


Your Responsibilities as a Strata Owner:


1. Paying Fees on Time

Levies contribute to maintenance, insurance, and management services. Timely payments

ensure the building can operate efficiently.


2. Maintaining Your Lot

Owners must keep their property in good condition and comply with building rules relating

to noise, renovations, and appearance.


3. Following Owners Corporation Rules

Owners and residents must follow rules regarding parking, pets, rubbish disposal, and

common area use.


4. Supporting Long Term Planning

Owners play a role in approving maintenance plans and contributing to decisions that

protect the building’s future.


At Pinnacle Performance Group, we help owners navigate their rights and responsibilities

with clarity and confidence. Our knowledgeable team ensures your community remains

compliant, informed, and well supported.

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The Benefits of Proactive Maintenance for Your Melbourne Strata Property

By Kevin Wiegel • January 21, 2026
Proactive maintenance is one of the most effective strategies for protecting the value, safety, and long-term performance of your strata building. In Melbourne’s competitive property market, well-maintained buildings stand out and cost less to manage over time. Pinnacle Performance Group specialises in structured, forward thinking maintenance programs tailored to each property. Key Benefits of Proactive Maintenance: 1. Lower Long Term Costs Addressing issues early prevents small defects from becoming major, expensive repairs. 2. Improved Safety and Compliance Regular inspections and planned works ensure your property meets Victorian safety and regulatory standards. 3. Increased Property Value Well maintained buildings attract higher valuations and appeal to buyers and renters seeking quality living environments. 4. Enhanced Resident Satisfaction A clean, safe, and fully functioning property improves overall living experience and reduces complaints. 5. Better Financial Predictability Proactive maintenance allows owners corporations to plan ahead, budget accurately, and avoid unexpected levies. Pinnacle Performance Group take a strategic approach to maintenance, conducting thorough site assessments, coordinating qualified contractors, and ensuring all works are documented and completed to a high standard. Our focus is on preventing problems, not just reacting to them, so your community can thrive. Proactive maintenance is an investment in your building’s future. Pinnacle Performance Group is here to help your Melbourne strata property operate smoothly, safely, and efficiently.
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5 Common Building Management Mistakes and How Pinnacle Performance Group Avoids Them

By Kevin Wiegel • January 7, 2026
Effective building management is essential for maintaining harmonious, compliant, and financially healthy owners corporations. Unfortunately, many buildings experience unnecessary setbacks due to common management mistakes. At Pinnacle Performance Group, we take a proactive and professional approach to ensure your Melbourne strata community remains well run and supported. 1. Poor Communication Clear, consistent communication is one of the biggest challenges in strata communities. Misunderstandings can lead to disputes, delays, and frustration among owners and residents. Pinnacle Performance Group provides transparent, timely updates and maintains multiple communication channels to ensure every resident is informed and supported. 2. Failure to Plan Maintenance Ignoring small issues often leads to larger, more expensive problems. Many building managers take a reactive approach instead of planning ahead. Pinnacle Performance Group creates proactive maintenance schedules, conduct regular inspections, and ensure contractors act promptly to protect the building's long-term value. 3. Inadequate Financial Management Budget blowouts, under-funded maintenance plans, and poor bookkeeping can put a building’s financial health at risk. Pinnacle Performance Group help maintain accurate records, prepare realistic budgets, and we work in conjunction with the owners corporation to ensure clear financial reporting is presented to support informed decision making. 4. Non - Compliance With Victorian Legislation Failing to follow the Owners Corporations Act 2006 and other regulatory requirements can expose a community to legal and financial risk. Pinnacle Performance Group stays fully updated on Victorian strata legislation and ensures all processes, notices, and maintenance activities comply with legal obligations. 5. Lack of Responsiveness Slow response times can frustrate residents and allow issues to escalate unnecessarily. Pinnacle Performance Group priorities are based on prompt action and efficient task management; ensuring concerns are resolved quickly and professionally. At Pinnacle Performance Group, we pride ourselves on delivering reliable, transparent, and high quality building management services tailored to the Melbourne community.
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