Thanks JimmyT.
Yes the security gate is a bit of a grey area. Below is the relevant wording in the ‘Strata Rules’ document that I have for our building.
“note that while the basement is lockable, most garages ((this refers to the individual car spaces – that are just that – an open space)) are not and any items left in the garages would not be covered by any insurance against damage or theft”.
The above does not mention the storage cages that each owner has in the basement, which are all locked individually. This is where our bikes we stolen from.
Also to answer your query – the chairman did know about the issue and maintains he was doing everything possible to have the gate repaired ( however we believe the gate being out of action for approx 2 weeks was far too long).
If you believe excesses for both the burst water main and the bike theft are claimable from the OC, can you please help me with the wording I should use in correspondence to them i.e. Can I make any reference to the strata act etc etc.
Thanks again.
