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Hi Guys
I live in a strata block where most units have either a designated car space or a garage. After parking in my own designated car space, I often find that someone deliberately has been putting screws in my tyres.
I have no idea who is doing it or why.
It seems to be a consistent and targeted problem as the screws are often embeded deeply into the tyres in such an angle that it must be deliberate. I have lost 5 tyres to this as well as a few tyre repairs.
I just want this practice to stop, as it costing time and money along with the anxiety of knowing that there are residents that are petty and nasty.
Is the body corporate ultimately responsible for not providing a safe environment?
What claims do I have if their inaction leads to a breach of my right as an owner to enjoy my lot freely without harassment.
Can I invoice the body corporate on any expenses incurred in having tyres fixed/ replaced?
Maybe if I do this, the body corporate may then take action against these individuals.
Any ideas would be most appreciated
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$39 will get you this dash cam with motion activated “parked” mode. I have no idea about the quality of the product but if nothing else, it would allow you to put a sign on your car saying “this vehicle is now protected by video surveillance”.
Oh, and before everyone starts jumping up and down about privacy issues, there are none worth bothering about.
That said, you might want to ask your strata committee what they can do. A tyre that bursts causing an accident because the garage isn’t as secure as it should be could become an issue for them. A letter to all residents asking them to report suspicious behaviour might scare off your saboteurs.
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There’s only one dash cam worth considering and that’s the Blackvue 750 2C and you’ll need to have it hard wired to your car battery so it can work in Parking Mode. I’ve been through all this and I know what I’m taking about. There is a very helpful chap at Dashcams Australia and you can get one fast on-line but you may need to get an auto electrician to help install it.
Also as JimmyT says, tell everyone and I also suggest put an item on your next AGM asking for CCTV to be installed and meanwhile right now, officially in writing, ask your Executive Committee to do this or your Strata Manager. Just getting such a request may have the desired effect of making the psycho stop.