Pigeons, private eyes and warranties that run out
When a new apartment owner found black mould in her flat the developer blamed pigeons, the owner was stalked by detectives and the defects warranties expired.
Forum: My balcony veggie planter’s been banned
Forum: Balcony veggie planter banned, $900k balcony repairs, townhouse driveway deemed lot property, fines for strata managers, bathroom ventilation.
Podcast: Training wheels and manager myths
Podcast: Training wheels for strata committees - the people have spoken - and strata manager myths, all in the Flat Chat Wrap.
New blocks blocked, small builders go bust
The messages are mixed as new blocks blocked by costs and small builders go out of business - but it's not all doom and gloom.
Secrets of strata living … it’s all in the game
How can we prepare future generations for their lives in flats and townhouses, asks a leading strata manager. The answer may be in game play.
Lawyer in the Hot Seat – your questions answered
It's back! Lawyer in the Hot Seat returns with the hottest topics and your strata questions. Sign up now for free.
Strata committee training survey a lesson for all
A survey into strata committee training - compulsory in NSW from later this year - is a lesson to all concerned about what owners want and need.
Forum: How they put porn on our block’s TVs
Forum: Neighbours spying on neighbours, developers loading strata committees, landlords charging for lightbulb, who's reponsible for tree lopping?
Defect reports rising… but so is confidence
Defect reporting is rising, but this could be a good thing if it means owners' confidence in getting fixes is increasing even more.
Podcast: How green strata can be a good buy
Podcast: How green strata can be a good investment, developers dominating strata committees and the immigration and housing conundrum.
Podcast: Who lives where and why in strata
Podcast: New UNSW Strata Insight report reveals how many people live in strata, who they are, where they live and why.
Forum: Our bidet eyes on a bathroom reno
Forum: Tenant wants a bidet, new manager and old debt, effect of abstentions, committe refuses to claim, and strata manager contract challenge.