Solrise resources

Practical strata, made simpler.

Plain-English guides, forms and checklists to help owners and committees navigate everyday strata matters.

Solrise Strata Toolkit

Created by Solrise Strata

Owners & Residents

Everyday requests, notifications and plain-English explainers for lot owners and residents.

Guide

New Owner Welcome Pack

A plain-English introduction to strata living, including who does what, levies, maintenance, meetings, by-laws and accessing scheme information.

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Form

Pet Notification / Application

For owners and occupiers who need to notify their owners corporation about an animal or provide information required under their scheme's by-laws.

What it captures
  • Owner/occupier details
  • Lot number
  • Animal type, name, breed and age
  • Size / weight
  • Registration or microchip details where applicable
  • Photograph
  • Relevant supporting information
  • Owner/occupier declaration

Individual scheme by-laws and circumstances should be checked to confirm what, if anything, is required.

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Form

By-law Concern & Incident Report

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.

What it captures
  • Date and time
  • Location
  • Nature of the issue
  • Relevant by-law if known
  • Description
  • Previous occurrences
  • Evidence and photographs
  • Witness information where relevant

Submitting a report does not automatically establish that a by-law has been breached.

Coming soon
Form

Owner / Occupier Details Update Form

Provide or update the contact details held on the strata roll.

What it captures
  • Owner details
  • Postal address, email and phone
  • Occupier/tenant details where relevant
  • Managing agent details where relevant
  • Preferred contact details
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Form

Access & Key / Fob Request Form

For schemes where access devices are issued and recorded.

What it captures
  • Applicant
  • Lot
  • Type of access device
  • Reason for the request
  • Replacement or new request
  • Applicable acknowledgement
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Form

Moving In / Moving Out Notification

For schemes where moving arrangements need to be coordinated in advance.

What it captures
  • Lot
  • Resident
  • Date of move
  • Removalist
  • Lift and access requirements
  • Approximate times
  • Contact number
Coming soon
Guide

Strata Records Request Guide

A plain-English guide explaining how owners can request or inspect strata records, and what information they should provide when doing so.

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Form

Strata Records Request Form

A practical request form to accompany the existing Strata Records Request Guide.

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Guide

Emergency & After-Hours Guide

A practical guide explaining what may constitute an urgent building matter, what information to provide and the appropriate steps to take.

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Committees & Meetings

Practical tools for committees, office bearers and meeting preparation.

Guide

Strata Committee Starter Guide

A practical guide to committee roles, office bearers, meetings, voting, decision-making and working effectively with your strata manager.

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Checklist

AGM Preparation Checklist

A practical checklist for committees preparing for an annual general meeting.

What it captures
  • Motions
  • Financial statements
  • Proposed budget
  • Capital works planning
  • Insurance
  • Committee nominations
  • Management matters
  • Compliance items
  • Other decisions requiring consideration
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Guide

Strata Committee Meeting Agenda Template

A simple agenda template for strata committee meetings.

Coming soon
Guide

Owner Motion Guide

A plain-English guide to preparing a clear motion and supporting explanation for consideration at an owners corporation meeting.

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Form

Motion Submission Form

Submit a proposed motion for consideration at an owners corporation meeting.

What it captures
  • Owner
  • Lot
  • Proposed motion
  • Explanatory note
  • Supporting documents
  • Contact details
Coming soon
Form

Committee Nomination Form

A simple form for owners wishing to nominate for the strata committee, subject to the applicable NSW requirements.

Coming soon
Checklist

New Committee Handover Checklist

A checklist for newly elected committees and office bearers covering key records, current matters, contracts, finances, compliance items and upcoming decisions.

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Checklist

By-law Change Checklist

A practical checklist covering the general process of proposing, considering, approving and registering a new or amended by-law.

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Maintenance & Works

Reporting building issues and progressing repairs, renovations and works.

Form

Maintenance Request Form

Report a maintenance issue with everything needed to raise a work order first time.

What it captures
  • Lot
  • Location of the issue
  • Description
  • When it started
  • Urgency
  • Access arrangements
  • Photographs
  • Contact details
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Guide

Renovations & Works

Understand the general approval pathway for proposed renovations and provide the information your owners corporation may need to consider the works.

What it captures
  • Types of works and the general approval pathway
  • Lot and owner details
  • Description of proposed works and timing
  • Contractor details, licences and insurance
  • Plans, drawings and structural, waterproofing, plumbing and electrical detail
  • Common property impacts, access, waste removal and working hours

Approval requirements differ depending on the nature of the proposed works and the applicable legislation and by-laws.

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Form

Common Property Issue Report

A more detailed alternative to the basic maintenance form, for defects or recurring common property problems. Photographs and supporting documents can be attached.

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Form

Water Leak / Water Ingress Report

A dedicated form for reporting water leaks and water ingress, including affected areas, timing, photographs, access information and any emergency action already taken.

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Levies, Insurance & Planning

Levies, insurance information and longer-term financial planning.

Guide

Levy & Arrears Guide

How levies are set, billed and recovered — written for owners rather than accountants.

What it captures
  • Administrative fund
  • Capital works fund
  • Levy notices and due dates
  • Overdue levies and interest
  • Payment plans
  • Financial hardship assistance
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Guide

Capital Works Planning Guide

The purpose of the 10-year capital works fund plan, forecasting major expenditure, and using forward planning to reduce unexpected financial pressure.

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Form

Insurance Claim Information Form

Provide the initial information needed when reporting an incident that may involve strata insurance.

What it captures
  • Date of incident
  • Location
  • Description
  • Photographs and damage detail
  • Emergency action already taken
  • Contractor reports or invoices where available
  • Contact details

Submission does not mean an insurance claim has been accepted or that coverage has been confirmed.

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External resources

Official NSW forms

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.

Official NSW formNSW Government resource

Request for Payment Plan — Overdue Strata Levies

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 form
Official NSW formNSW Government resource

Proxy Appointment — Form 1

Use 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 form
Official NSW formNSW Government resource

Financial Hardship Information

Information and support for owners experiencing difficulty paying strata levies, including current NSW financial hardship information and payment-plan guidance.

View NSW information
Official NSW formNSW Government resource

Capital Works Fund Plan Resources

Current NSW Government capital works fund planning resources, including the prescribed plan requirements where applicable.

View NSW resource

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.