KiwiPaul – I read some of that last night and must say that it’s interesting (if not voluminous).
In addition to the issues that Jimmy raised I can’t help but wonder about the numbers of disputes about maintenance responsibilities that arise from so much use of phrases like “….is usually responsible for” and “with the exception of some elements” (undefined), and from the fact that the various diagrams to depict the boundaries of lots and common property are each in plan view, with none showing elevation.
Wouldn’t it be great if the various States and Territories, and particularly those with common boundaries, could collaborate on strata legislation rather than just make variations to whoever’s came first, without necessarily making improvements or developing something on the basis of others’ operational experiences.
Kangaroo – yes you’re correct, and that’s one of the reasons for premium increases, and for insurers only covering the costs of locating the source of reported burst pipe problems, and for no longer covering leaks from shower cubicles – because those too were mostly reported as burst pipes.
Our insurers only accept claims that are endorsed by the Chairman or me; another benefit of self-management as most Strata Managers don’t have the time to personally check on-site or with the plumber who may have been called by the lot owner, their managing agent, or their tenant.