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A property developer wants to create a new strata scheme for a 20-unit apartment building. Which document must be registered to establish individual lot ownership?

Correct Answer

B) A strata plan dividing the building into lots and common property.

A strata scheme comes into existence when a strata plan (called a plan of subdivision in Victoria) is registered at the state land titles office. The plan divides the building into lots and common property; on registration, separate titles issue for each lot and an owners corporation (body corporate) is created.

Answer Options
A
A development consent and building permit issued by the local council.
B
A strata plan dividing the building into lots and common property.
C
The owners corporation's by-laws, lodged with the strata managing agent.
D
A separate certificate of title prepared for each apartment by the developer.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Registering the strata plan at the land titles office is what divides the building into lots and common property. Separate lot titles and the owners corporation come into existence on registration.

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