Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Strata Owner in Victoria

Kevin Wiegel • October 28, 2025

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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Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Strata Owner in Victoria

By 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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