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I find it very odd council requires a letter from the real estate agent. It sounds like they just want proof you live in the suburb and this would be via the rental contract or a utility bill in your name.. Do you have any proof of residence?
Mediation is a useful step in bringing parties together and my experience has been positive. It turns out the other party were just hopelessly unorganised and usually had everything handled by their trust fund manager. They were very apologetic and thankful it didn’t get escalated.
Where mediation probably falls down is when one party just doesn’t give a stuff. In that case nothing will work except very firm action.
So I know not to buy there where is this building located?
Hi Newlsie is this the “secret” SM appointment which you discuss in another post?
Compulsory SM and Strata CommitteesJimmy-T said
“Owners who live in a bubble within the strata scheme and don’t realise (or care) that their actions (or lack of action) affects the whole scheme,” complains Andy.Well, I’ll just slip my Grumpy Old Man hat on and say that’s a problem that seems to be endemic to modern society as a whole – it’s just more obvious in strata.
Hehehehe am I famous now? I don’t think I’m grumpy beyond the norm but the scheme had better watch out in a few years time when that extra decade hits. Young whippersnappers!
I just measured our designated car spaces. These are 3.5m long x 1.8m wide!
There is spare common property to move some car spaces and make room for all. I guess we need to amend our bylaw but some people are very attached to their particular spot!
Owners who live in a bubble within the strata scheme and don’t realise (or care) that their actions (or lack of action) affects the whole scheme.
@alfredo said:
Is it legal if both are casting opinions, comments, agreement or opposition to influence the meeting’s agenda in such a way that the son/daughter then vote on an item?
We have a similar issue. One owner but always accompanied by partner and siblings (5 people in all) who all have their bit to say in a meeting. I think it’s very unfair as they even outnumber the strata committee and tend to shout everyone down.
If there is a DA then the council is concerned and there would be conditions attached including permitted access.
The council is probably sticking it’s head in the sand (or worse) like many councils when it comes to development. Let me guess they said it’s a private certifier issue? Let me guess the people doing the work also work for council?
Hi, I’m newer on the forum so maybe it’s clear to others but what membrane are you referring to, and where is it located?
Also what are these renovations? Are they to your lot or to common property? Also all bylaws are registered and are not valid until they are.
Merry Christmas
@newlsie said:
Thanks Andy,Thanks for listening. I would like to talk to you. How can we facilitate this?
Newlsie
PM sent.
Maybe I’ve missed something but if there is no pipe or gutter then where is the water coming from?
Even though you seem quite sure that the leak into your apartment is due to defective concrete cancer work above you the water still needs to enter the floor or wall somewhere? Unless its condensation it just doesn’t appear from nowhere. Is there a bathroom above you? Maybe the issue is a leaking tap or kids splashing to much bath water on to the floor which is an owner responsibility. Or is it a rooftop garden? Did they waterproof above?
I’d like to help, indeed I even have people I can ask but I’m not sure I understand the relationship with poured concrete and a broken pipe. Even if the concrete is fixed the pipe (or a gutter) is still leaking and the water will eventually find it’s way through. What is the excuse of the EC for doing nothing about the pipe or gutter? Like you said any repairs will be a bandaid if the leak itself is not fixed.
Our meter is inside of the apartment and have had the same issues as you. One time I heard a noise of something being slipped under the door. It was a self report card. I opened the door and saw the meter reader litetally running away. Obviously a meter reader doing a minimal amount of work.
Lots of people in the building were complaining about the lack of meter reading despite being home. I think the subcontractor was sacked as we started getting someone who actually knocked on the door.
I will never forget the sight of that meter reading running away so he didn’t have to read the meter.
8 years is extraordinary. You say they were caused by the OC when doing concrete cancer work. I’m assuming a pipe was damaged during the work and not fixed and has been leaking all this time. What did the company doing the concrete cancer say about this? Obviously they have an obligation to repair damage they caused. Is it a section of pipe going into your unit or the unit upstairs which is damaged?