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So.. all strata building were required to install child window safety locks as per new Act by 13 March 2018.
Will this be inspected by government authority/Fair Trading, etc. to confirm that all buildings are compliant with this section of the Act?
If not, what about those buildings that don’t have such devices installed yet?
Also, what if the locks installed are removed down the line, either due to change of owners who do not have children or tenants who couldn’t care to have them in place and ensure they are engaged when child/children are in the room? As I understand the requirement is to have them installed but not have them engaged/locked at all time.
Once the locks are installed, is it Owners Corporation’s responsibility to ensure that their building remains compliant and to engage a professional to inspect all lots from time to time that locks are still in place?
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I think that owners can be relied on to comply with the law after all who wants to be sued or have the death or injury of a child on her/his conscience. If people don’t comply then some will get away with the infringement and others won’t.
It is illegal to remove or damage the locks. You don’t have to use them unless there is a child in the unit.
The Owners Corporation is responsible for maintaining common property and the locks are common property. If a person deliberately damage a locks or any common property then it is reasonable of the individual property owners to make good the damage.
I intend checking the locks and the smoke alarm when I carry out my annual inspection of my self managed investment property.