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I am in accord with Scotland, in that thought the hon sec of the building is quite entitled to get this info, as outlined above.
The rules may differ from state to state. In my experience, it’s the owners who are responsible for what goes on in the building, including any downside aspects. Fair Trading in NSW has a strata book that can be downloaded free. They also respond to a phone query.
Hi, From what I know in NSW, the Fire Brigade, and local council are the arbiters on fire upgrades, and the onus on home owners to comply. Have heard some larger buildings here engage a consultant to work with the above. Good luck!
Hi, In our limited experience, a specialised plumber (local paper) may help to identify the cause. The plumber puts a pipe down there with a camera, I think; common name, and can’t recall what it is. Understand this method is commonly used, by what have sounded like similar concerns have heard of. If your OC get that done at least the cause will be known, and it will be in writing. Good luck!
Hi, In my experience, have lived in a large complex, with electronic entry device supplied to each owner. Visitors had to be alerted in advance of course, so someone could welcome accordingly. However, it certainly was critical for security. As Lady P and Sir H point out, a bit of a nuisance too. But everyone was used to it for reasons stated. Agree the method Waterworld describes a no-no in terms of privacy of personal details. In our case, when a device became faulty, it had to be reported to strata and wait for another to be supplied. Fortunately, we had good neighbours to provide entry if this happened. Electronic form of entry, or with a swipe card, is not uncommon; in inner Sydney anyway. Good luck with your privacy argument.
Hi there, Has this owner thought of a car cover? They’re reasonably priced.
A note of caution is to check if the tree is a protected species, or on local council lawn. In our district there are very sizeable fines for uninvited pruning of these, and even in a private garden.
Hi, If I’ve read the above correctly, could it be to do with the original tradespeople’s quote, and, as Mr JT says, whether the OC has specified. Or simply that the OC is aware of varnishing as a different task compared with painting, the special materials etc, as Sir Humphrey says, and perhaps need a painter, or painters, experienced in one, or both types of applications and they intend to do that job at some other stage?
Hi, It doesn’t sound easy, and I wouldn’t leave my vote wafting around like that if I wanted a vote to be counted the way I wanted things to go. I would really trying to find a like minded owner neighbour who doesn’t mind acting as a proxy. Maybe also make a friend! Good luck!
Hi Jimmy, I am in accord with Sir Humphrey’s sentiments, in that it seemed moderators were in charge if any comment from me was awry. I’m extra cautious as a result. That’s ok too, however, knowing moderators were in charge reassured that there were no slip-ups from a relative newcomer. Thanks too.
Hi, Not sure if this would work in your case. You don’t say which state you are in. If I understand things correctly, in NSW the National Civil and Administrative Tribunal can call for a compulsory strata manager to be appointed. There is an initial mediation process that your co-owners may not find it possible to attend. Others may know more how to approach this situation. Or approach a Chamber Magistrate, or Legal Aid?
In each or all cases, it will help if you have all the paperwork necessary to support your claim.
Good luck!
Hi, If I’ve read this ‘right,’ Mr JT’s advice is right. Way I see it is, like, nothing is going to happen unless you get more involved? When you say the owners were never told, how many owners are you referring to. Plus, if you are an owner, that carries a natural entitlement, as it does with any owner. Could you perhaps ask a strata lawyer to be of assistance and help to clarify the issues, then you can call for a change in committee members, with yourself in charge of the accountability you are calling for?
Hi, As said earlier, in my limited experience, the local fire brigade and local council are the authority bodies on this, and a strata firm may hire a consultant on behalf of owners. I understand the strata firm isn’t the authority or the final arbiter. That said, they may be experienced, and if so, as you say, give a bit of guidance.
Yes Lady P, A wise note, and Mr JT speaks wisely as usual. I learnt from my family who were DIY experienced, that load-bearing capacity of any structure carrying human life, is critical for safety. A must to check out, with which ever authority or regulator responsible, would reckon.
Hi, You don’t say who is the author of the maps and whether you can ensure whether they are in fact necessary for safety compliance, and if so, that they are done properly. The little I’ve learned on fire safety upgrades is in meeting the requirements of the local council and the Fire Brigade. I understand these are the bodies which rule on the various upgrade minimum features that are necessary to meet approved fire safety compliance. Also I’d guestimate that the building’s available budget, and the reasoning of yourself and the committee you speak of will help in arranging the procedure, with the body corporate, or their consultant working within the guidelines of the authorities.
Others will know more.
Good luck!