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Hiya, it looks like the profile pic area is waiting for a change of pic but I can’t see how to change this from the graphic in place presently. Can you advise if possible, and how if so. Cheers, C.
Arranging current requirement by a qualified practitioner is one of the annual things that our strata manager just does for us (the pool ones also), as well as the other things such as putting the floor plan fire escape plans about the place and seeking the annual agm appointment of the local fire officer/rep and doing a annual fire drill we all never bother going to. If you have taste for what these may look like ask to see these first on the chance you find these would present better in a nice frame or style or put in a particular locale where that is a choice.
Your strata manager should also be giving direction on this, a) as they should be aware of current practice, and b) by doing so you will likely share the responsibility should something terrible happen and the nature of signs become an issue in any post-event insurance or litigation.
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This reads as though you/owners are voting to keep things as they are now, or alternately choose to change it for new arrivals. You should be fine and it would be a big call to ask current owners to remove their current pets to where? (some will be registered with the OC but as always many wont be, as is always the case). You might like to help win your preference by discussing this with other owners directly in a friendly way, esp other pet owners or those who wont care either way so may just as easily fall your way. Also, you might like to ensure to yourself your pet doesn’t make noise as plenty do but the owner isn’t there to hear it, or is, and thinks it wouldn’t be an issue to others when it can be. Finally, it’s not the size of the animal – a small yapper can make a lot more noise than a big dog who likes to quietly read and watch tv.
Hi yes, push for the better result short/long term by the property, and mind the different motivations of various owners (and the varying ways they will seek to ensure these). Some have interesting taste, some no sense of value, some want it cheap as, and many just don’t care. Then there’s the differing views of investors v those who own and live there with preference for a pleasant/visually appealing place to live. Knowing all that, and since you are motivated enough to post in here, I’d rec getting your head right around your own preference and pre-consider your responses regarding the others mentioned above. Adding a little legalese and by-law knowledge can also help sell your choice.
Good advice from Penelope about different folks having different strokes in the taste/style/value departments. Scheesh.
I’d also suggest that if the issue affects multiple units you may like to get the body corporate to pay for it, or certainly control it as Penelope suggests. Ideally, you’d have a tight spec that gets rolled out in one go, or over stages as budget (if the body corp is paying) or as desired (if each owner will stump up them self).
Better that this is all done by the one company so they know the work and the site and ideally deliver a better result. If you do let folks get around to it in time it’s better if things don’t take too long or you may find exact items are no longer available, tastes change, technology changes or local govt laws change.
I agree with caindub, chill. If their sins are that bad they can get called to account and to rectify thereafter.
That said the ideal is for these things to not happen in the first place as some folks who play this game do get away with it because the committee can be conflict-avoiding esp if they dont have the nous or experience to know the potential death by 1000 cuts to your building or just are not up for the fight (or in your case sound like you have other, larger issues in play temporarily). They/someone need to be though or they may set a precedent for others to get away with it also. and they may be allowing something through which gets signed off on then later presents as an issue.
My block had some young folks who applied for tiles but also then swapped their balcony sliding door for fully opening bi-folds. My committee hummed and harred then afterward ok’ed these, but now others can see straight in (and be accused of staring in) and it’s only their stereo/tv noise booms out across the complex.
All up, prevention is better than cure.
Wish you well with it all.
Daisy, regardless of who is on the committee and how they like to approach it, they are there volunteering to be of service to owners and if they do not fulfill their legislative obligations they can be kicked by your States higher authority.
Its amazing how many committee members fall into the existing old culture without any attempt to learn and know and apply the law. I guess its just human nature but the job must meet minimum standards of repair and maintenance (as set out in the Act legislation – go find it and present that to drive home your argument that its not just your opinion but its the law) or what the heck are they really doing?
Frustratingly so in Queensland, the committee key 3 top positions are entrenched and positions automatically filled without question if the incumbent(s) wants to go around again. It’s nuts and keeps the same folks in the same job forever.
The other slots on your committee are open to open vote so you can swap out any perceived pew warmers on a competitive vote on the day – nominating ebforehand will get your name on the paperwork sent out so you might get a few postal votes to help with your nomination, esp if the other owners can’t or don’t want to attend the agm in person.
As I own a few shares, i attend a few meetings for public companies where the directors need to re-nominate them-self for their positions every 3 years – they get in if they are performers, and don’t if they are not or you have a better option. Oh, how I wish that was the case with all committee positions particular the top 3 I first mentioned.
That all said, being on the committee is a grueling, thank less job and comes with the expectation you will serve those you volunteer to, according to your State’s individual Act, so be careful what you wish for and just who you swap out and in. Done well you will enjoy it, but chances are you might also find it a real character building exercise!
Anyways, take a swing, if you find its a nightmare just quit, there’s much better things to do with your life than stress over this nonsense.
Hi Jimmy, dont need to post this but thought I’d ask or suggest, as a lot of folks come from different States with different Acts, does it exist?, or could it?, that a) the posters home state is identified maybe on the left hand side member info area, and b) could all the different Acts and fluff from each of the 6 states be stuck up as a always seen sticky post on the right hand side or elsewhere, as ignorance of someones own State laws seems to be a repeated issue. Your blog, your rules, and thanks for it! but thought I’d just throw that out there should you be interested? Cheers, C.
I’ve got no time or patience for violence threatening punks. Discreet cameras may be of value but I’d have no hesitation mentioning this to police so they are aware. If you call it in numerous times I imagine they will pop by of their own accord, and if they need to repeat this she will get short shrift should they return. That necessity to involve cops by reasonable people will also work in your favor as the other owners won’t be happy to be known to live in a block that police need to call to so will want the issue sorted quickly. Also, have you been in direct contact with the owner? They may not be aware of the issues their kid is creating and just may move in your favor to halt her line of poor behavior. Also, sounds like though you live your own lives you likely have by-lays in existence so are bin protocol etc already mentioned in these which can easily be enforced/reminded to all owners so it isn’t just felt focused on her? All the best with it all.
For Queensland based matters the correct first contact is the https://www.qld.gov.au/law/housing-and-neighbours/body-corporate whom are best to call first, and they will call you back.
If things proceed further or are better suited it’s https://www.qcat.qld.gov.au/matter-types/other-civil-disputes/body-corporate-and-community-management-scheme-disputes
And like a man with just one platform shoe, I stand corrected: it is 25% of owners required to request an EGM.
Hi, it can be a bit of a two way street having lot owners be proactive DIYers. It’s all good if they know what they are doing and don’t add to the death by 1000 cuts if a bunch of things get done without mind for tidiness and precedent. On the flip side if stuff gets done to an unprofessional level it will yes be cheaper, but likely to look that way and not last. The big issue is if someone gets hurt doing something and then bites the b’corp for their costs/compo. Fall off a ladder and the costs could be significant. So sometimes I think it’s almost better if stuff happens and the others can plead ignorant to knowing it was going on.
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