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Hi, I thought this type of query was discussed elsewhere on the forum recently, and can see only discussion on balconies 2/1/19 where there may be a point re your issue.
If I have this straight, thought I read elsewhere here that went something like: if a part of common property is up for repair that it’s the whole building’s responsibility. That presumes that the rooftop is one which can be used by others (but isn’t at present due to your special case), therefore all must pay for repairs to it.
Stands to reason in my experience, as a roof presumably is for everyone’s unit, not just one.
Others will know more.
Have you other support in the building? Even if not, you could do this as an owner , i.e. enquire about mediation and National Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) which exists to help people in your situation. It’s very good and would keep you out of the public limelight if that is what you would prefer. Don’t feel concerned about the preparation side of the application, as I understand it’s not too complicated. You need only proper paperwork and meetings records to back up what you are saying.
Good luck.
If there is a managing agent and you are an owner, they are best people to consult; or perhaps ask a neighbour.
A yearly inspection in my experience, unless someone has an alarm going off inadvertently. The sum mentioned seems modest if it covers four visits . Perhaps a typo? Or if fire compliance hasn’t been done for a while, the building may be undergoing a check for the local council as the result of a fire order in view. If you are an owner, it’ may be up to you to look into this more closely.
In my experience, it sometimes has depended on someone in the building taking responsibility for the secretary or treasurer role, and coming up with a figure that other owners as a whole may find appropriate for the amount of expenses. that represents on a yearly basis. That is, routine expenses, plus a capital works amount. In NSW I understand there is a mandatory amount for strata buildings to have in their capital works fund for future maintenance works. You could check what happens in your state, perhaps with a simple phone call.
Others may know more, however, it sounds like a common term used in insurance co policies for essential cover.
Sounds like someone may not be doing their job properly. You could ask to speak to a higher- up and try to resolve the issue that way. If that didn’t work, you could right away, without spending yourself on a clean, ask for advice from NCAT. They have a special department for tenancy concerns. Then you could advise the person you write about what your options are.
Could Fair Trading NSW be included in saint category? I guess not, however, if I’m right, not all places have a gov. body dedicated to the cause? In my experience, helpful more often than not.
Hi, Depending on how many in the block I guess, and how many you can persuade to your agenda. Aircon may be critical to one, not to others? Have overhead fans been considered? Sustainability!
Parking and painting sound major, and there is a tribunal that specialises in sorting concerns such as this, if there are others of the same mind. Good luck.
Hi there, Yes, deciding a limit practical I believe.
In my experience, expenditure limit by committee comes up at every AGM.
Depends on how things happen normally in your building. Sounds like it’s a casual neighbourly arrangement. That’s great if it works.
However the AGM is the proper forum for a motion and minute otherwise, in the strata rule sense, I understand.
Good luck.
Have you tried reasoning with neighbours on the grounds of safety, ohs etc..may be more effective and neighbourly than legal action..
In my experience, the issue needs to be brought up urgently, and in writing, ahead of the meeting. It needs to state the health issue for what it is. Perhaps a solution could also be suggested, and research by yourself on the practicality, and the cost, of relocating the appliances. A reputable electrical firm should be able to quote in writing.
Trust that helps, and it’s all possible.
Hi, Have you looked at the disposable funds available in the annual accounts; if no funds available would a temporary levy be a solution on the grounds of safety?
Depending on when the building was constructed, perhaps look at materials under the carpet, and possibly less costly than carpet replacement, would a solution be polishing, if concrete, varnishing, if timber, or leaving floor exposed if terrazzo or similar?
Good luck!
Hi, Sounds very stressful; also must be for the neighbour, especially if neighbour’s mother is difficult.
Maybe this has been tried already, and getting this neighbour on side may also be a challenge, as sounds like heavy handed strata tactics haven’t worked.
You don’t say whether the neighbour is working or financially ok, or perhaps on benefits.
Given the problem is not new, these options may have been tried already. That is, to try a friendly on the grounds of the noise you mention, even suggest asking the neighbour has he/she consulted with the local council, or http://www.myagedcare.gov.au to ask re some help with housework on a regular basis. I think this depends on the people’s finances. Or yourself consult a friendly doctor to ask for advice on how to deal with the problem.
My thinking is if this neighbour knows others are concerned, rather than angry, the banging may reduce, even stop.
Hi, We renovated our above before moving to a strata block and added insulation to the newer section; we were strongly advised by the architects and builder to double insulate. That was before the big dry El Nino’s that have been around recent times. Think it was a very worthwhile investment. It’s really a matter of if your neighbours are on side with you in getting this done, how much disposable income in the maintenance kitty etc, and any other major works needed doing. Don’t know that it’s anything other than an independent renovating project. Others may know more, and advise if it is part of strataland guidelines. Best of luck!
Could it mean an owner personally in a two unit strata type villa set up erecting a lattice, with a vine flourishing and good for both in terms of privacy etc, and that would become ‘owned’ or ‘vested’ – in them both as one strata committee? Guessing it’s perhaps a legal term.????