New Owner Welcome Pack
A plain-English introduction to strata living, including who does what, levies, maintenance, meetings, by-laws and accessing scheme information.
Coming soonSolrise resources
Plain-English guides, forms and checklists to help owners and committees navigate everyday strata matters.
Created by Solrise Strata
Everyday requests, notifications and plain-English explainers for lot owners and residents.
A plain-English introduction to strata living, including who does what, levies, maintenance, meetings, by-laws and accessing scheme information.
Coming soonFor owners and occupiers who need to notify their owners corporation about an animal or provide information required under their scheme's by-laws.
Individual scheme by-laws and circumstances should be checked to confirm what, if anything, is required.
Download form →A structured way for an owner or resident to record an incident or potential by-law concern and provide the information needed for it to be properly assessed.
Submitting a report does not automatically establish that a by-law has been breached.
Coming soonProvide or update the contact details held on the strata roll.
For schemes where access devices are issued and recorded.
For schemes where moving arrangements need to be coordinated in advance.
A plain-English guide explaining how owners can request or inspect strata records, and what information they should provide when doing so.
Coming soonA practical request form to accompany the existing Strata Records Request Guide.
Coming soonA practical guide explaining what may constitute an urgent building matter, what information to provide and the appropriate steps to take.
Coming soonPractical tools for committees, office bearers and meeting preparation.
A practical guide to committee roles, office bearers, meetings, voting, decision-making and working effectively with your strata manager.
Coming soonA practical checklist for committees preparing for an annual general meeting.
A simple agenda template for strata committee meetings.
Coming soonA plain-English guide to preparing a clear motion and supporting explanation for consideration at an owners corporation meeting.
Coming soonSubmit a proposed motion for consideration at an owners corporation meeting.
A simple form for owners wishing to nominate for the strata committee, subject to the applicable NSW requirements.
Coming soonA checklist for newly elected committees and office bearers covering key records, current matters, contracts, finances, compliance items and upcoming decisions.
Coming soonA practical checklist covering the general process of proposing, considering, approving and registering a new or amended by-law.
Coming soonReporting building issues and progressing repairs, renovations and works.
Report a maintenance issue with everything needed to raise a work order first time.
Understand the general approval pathway for proposed renovations and provide the information your owners corporation may need to consider the works.
Approval requirements differ depending on the nature of the proposed works and the applicable legislation and by-laws.
A more detailed alternative to the basic maintenance form, for defects or recurring common property problems. Photographs and supporting documents can be attached.
Coming soonA dedicated form for reporting water leaks and water ingress, including affected areas, timing, photographs, access information and any emergency action already taken.
Coming soonLevies, insurance information and longer-term financial planning.
How levies are set, billed and recovered — written for owners rather than accountants.
The purpose of the 10-year capital works fund plan, forecasting major expenditure, and using forward planning to reduce unexpected financial pressure.
Coming soonProvide the initial information needed when reporting an incident that may involve strata insurance.
Submission does not mean an insurance claim has been accepted or that coverage has been confirmed.
Coming soonExternal resources
Some strata forms are prescribed or issued by the NSW Government. For these documents, Solrise links directly to the current official version rather than creating its own substitute.
Owners experiencing difficulty paying overdue strata levies can request a payment plan. NSW legislation requires the prescribed standard request form to be used.
Get official NSW formUse the prescribed NSW proxy appointment form when appointing another person to vote on your behalf at an owners corporation meeting, subject to the applicable proxy rules.
Get official proxy formInformation and support for owners experiencing difficulty paying strata levies, including current NSW financial hardship information and payment-plan guidance.
View NSW informationCurrent NSW Government capital works fund planning resources, including the prescribed plan requirements where applicable.
View NSW resourceThe Acts and regulations governing NSW strata, plus the 2025–2026 reforms.
View legislation →Longer reads on agreements, choosing a manager and changing managers in NSW.
Read the articles →Solrise guides, forms and checklists provide general information only and do not constitute legal advice. Requirements can vary depending on legislation, a scheme's registered by-laws and individual circumstances. Legislation and prescribed forms can change, so official NSW Government resources should be used where a prescribed or government-issued form is required.