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I guess we could go on forever about parking in Visitor spots, but the fact remains that unless we have a serious deterrent, we will not succeed. If you clamp their wheels or put stickers on car windows you may be held responsible (i.e. wheel damage or insurance if the sticker blocked their view and caused an accident whilst driving). Please correct me if I’m wrong.
The CTTT is almost a toothless tiger and these issues will exist until we get tough on perpetrators. I said almost because I have been through the process many times with a variety of offenders over several years. I have presented evidence to the CTTT (photographic & contemporaneous notes) showing offenders parking illegally, some for months on end. This is after they have ignored the variety of warnings from Security/Building Manager/Strata Manager, and eventually a NTC.
The first stage of hearings with the CTTT is called Negotiation, and if the offending party(s) agree not to park again (after several months of illegally parking) there is no further action taken (i.e. no fine & they get away with it -totally). Apart from catching them as repeat offender they will get away without penalty (a pardon for their crimes if you like) and the case will be forgotten.
If the offenders persist, the next stage of hearings is with the Adjudicator. The Adjudicator will impose a fine if he/she considers the perpetrators are still offending (evidence provided as above). And yes they do impose fines from this point – and whilst we keep hearing about this threatening figure of a $550 fine – the best I’ve seen is a little over $200 for an offence over several years. Go Figure!
Can you imagine parking your car illegally on the street and having this process in you favour? Dream on!
Well, let's face a few facts – smokers in general have scant regard for their own personal health and have less regard for the health of others.
They will smoke anywhere, including balconies, where they flick their waste (ash & butts) over the edge, and yes they don't care where their smoke ends up.
Apart from the polluting effect which includes; millions of butts going down drains and pouring into our waterways and the countless number of butts ending up on other balconies and in garden beds below – the fire hazards alone are frightening. In high rise apartment it's an accident waiting to happen.
As a motorcycle rider I'm constantly bombarded with butts and ash from smokers in front of me – they are completely oblivious to their actions.
It would be pointless to ban smoking in a particular apartment or on a particular level – unless of course it's on the top floor/level – where smoke wont affect others above them.
Let's give the smokers another wake up call and ban them from smoking on balconies as well as all other common areas (if not already in force).
Respect Non-Smokers
Mac
Mikey – it's not a matter of anyone having the upper hand. YOU are breaking the LAW & to get to this stage you would have been “breaking the law” – time & time again over months, without asking for approval. People parking illegally have no rights – understand that first.
Enforcing by-laws such as those for parking on Common Property is a tough gig. If Building Managers or Chairmen of Strata Plans had the same powers as those of Parking Rangers, then there wouldn't be an issue – you wouldn't park illegally otherwise you'd accept and pay the fine – like in the street – no different. Obey the rules.
My experience with most parking violators suggests they have no regard or consideration for other users, they have no respect for their nieghbours and they have no respect for the law. So the next time you're summoned to appeared before the CTTT – have a think about that.
As I understand it, the door in question is the original door and has never had a locking mechanism installed – it has always been a free turning handle or knob to gain entry.
Assuming that's correct – I believe your only course of action is to have your proposal(s) placed on the Agenda at the next meeting so it can be voted on by owners. Contact your Strata Managers to have your proposal listed. Canvass other owners and get them to attend the meeting or get proxies from them, in your favour, if they can't make it.
If the original locking mechanism has been removed or has failed to work properly, then the EC has a responsibility to maintain the locking mechanism in good working order.
As a Lot owner in a smaller strata complex, I understand that some EC's (possibly only 2 or 3 people) think they control the entire complex. This is not the case because their sole obligation is to represent the Owners Corporation (which is you and other owners) and they are required to look after your collective better interests. Don't ever be deterred by them.
As mentioned in previous Posts there's lot's of things the Owners Corp could approve, but it all comes down to money and the amount of dollars you have in your Admin & Sinking funds. If you don't have enough, a Special Levy will be placed on all owners to fulfill the financial obligations. These extra levies can & will place hardships on some – so tread carefully & chat with neighbours first.