Podcast: Lawyer in the Hot Seat – Part 1
Podcast: Lawyer in the Hot Seat Part 1 brings you lithium batteries, balcony Vegepods, black mould and underperforming strata committees
Strata manager myths exploded … well, kind of
Many strata manager myths have been exploded in this Q&A with Pica boss Bobby Lehane. Some are still up for discussion.
‘Strata Trap’ manager first to be banned for life
The strata manager who featured in the ABCTV Four Cornners Strata Trap episode was last week banned permanently and his company had its licence cancelled.
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.