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@Austman said:
A residential strata still needs to meet a duty of care. But that applies to all in the complex including residents and visitors. That’s not WHS.   

Trying to work this out. I would have thought that (NSW) that workers compensation insurance covers the liability under the workplace injury and workers compensation act. 

What is the link to WHS? even if you have all proper measures in place, someone can still hurt themselves. 

What is not clear is that if you are under the 7500 threshold – are you automatically covered? 

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Do these take a template form that you create a new bylaw for each specific instance? 

Or do you have the three bylaws that you add new scope to? 

I’m guessing the latter but interested to know how they work. 

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@SteveV said:
Thanks for your reply Jimmy – it is interesting that there are no posts on this forum about 1Form – there are other websites that have a lot of negative reviews about it. As the saying goes – if the service is free then you must be the product – this website basically is collecting my information and then creating a massive database so the value must come from my information.

Other reviews here

https://www.productreview.com.au/p/1form.html  

In terms of privacy, the rules change as of 22 Feb.

https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy-law/privacy-act/notifiable-data-breaches-scheme

It is likely that the responsibility rests with both the agent and the supplier (1Form). 

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Either way, have a strategy for common property – I would think about including it in your inspection. 

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Notwithstanding the modification issues. 

There are many different types of lock – and I would have thought you could mount one at the top. Maybe you could post a photo of a similar window.

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Beginning with the end in mind – do you have several quotes to rectify that you can present to the owners corporation?

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If the maximum fine is $550 and presumably costs aren’t awarded.  I am not sure that the expense of mediation + NCAT would make this worthwhile. Perhaps in bulk?

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Puddn, that’s good. I didn’t see anything controversial at first glance either. Handsets as an interesting one as having been through this, I had an experience where it was not clear whether it was the handset or the system. In the end it was the system – seems like the whole system would be better managed as one. 

JimmyT, Yes, did search, maybe I missed something. Familiar with SSMA and common property definition. Question was specific to adopting the LPI common property memorandum but thanks for cut/paste tips 😉 I think your moderation is probably needed but be careful about going OTT. 

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I was about to write sprinkler but someone beat me to it. Perfect time to water your garden as well in all seriousness. 

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I think you have answered your own question if the cause was that the gate was not maintained. Was there a reason why it wasn’t fixed earlier? 

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Whoopi – Have a think about joining the Strata Committee. 

You have to be objective – like a director of a company but you get your say. 

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As mentioned – check your by-laws first as they may (probably) have a provision for exclusive use. 

Perhaps bear in mind that if you are such a small block, that re-development is an option and reducing your unit entitlement may not be in your interest. Just a thought. 

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It does seem like there was the possibility that both lot 1 and 2 were co-owned. 

Tricky situation but you are handling it very well and rationally. Unfortunately, it seems you will need to get formal and step through to the outcome. 

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