Strata managers demand more defect protections
The national president of Strata Community Association - the strata managers' body - calls for a nationwide policy on better protection from building defects
What NOT to do about a meth lab in your block
Suspicious comings and goings? Windows covered with black plastic? Here’s the only thing you should do if you suspect there’s a meth lab in a neighbouring apartment.
Forum: The irrestible attraction of a local fly tip
Forum: Fly-tipping, damage from a leak and insurance, committee member's abuse, how much should be in the sinking fund, liability for damage from ignored faults.
Podcast: Pets unleashed, flat finding for a friend
Podcast: Tenants' pets unleashed - the plusses and minuses of landlords no longer being able to say no to pets while Sue goes flat-hunting for a friend.
$50k victory for renters in background checks rort
A NSW Fair Trading investigation has found that 2,300 applicants were illegally charged $19.95 for background checks, despite a law prohibiting such charges.
Forum: $90k bonus for wrangling block sale
Forum: Block sale windfall, secretary stymies repairs, water heater locked away, smal block seeks, managers, developer says repairs anr one time only
Old laws and lack of regs stifling Qld strata – Bos
Queensland's out-of-date laws, non-existent strata manager regulations and inadequate property rights are stifling a solution to the housing crisis, says Laura Bos
Two easy ways to fix strata – and one toughie
Two easy ways to fix strata problems, and one tough one, that would get rid of conflicts of interest and dodgy contracts in one fell swoop.
Podcast: Strata managers ‘not in disarray’ – Prez
Podcast: There's no disarray in the strata managers' professional body, says its president, who answers tough questions about its recent history and future.
State on brink of flood cover insurance crisis
Strata Community Association Queensland (SCAQ) has issued a stark warning: without urgent state involvement, flood insurance will become unviable.
Forum: Can you rent car spots to non-residents?
Forum: Bid to prevent non-residents from renting parking spaces; tenant can't get oven repaired, new block paying old block's bills, Secretary stops rogue parking.
Confused over reno regs? Take this DBPA quiz
If you are confused over the DBPA and how it relates to reno regs, you are not alone. But this simple quiz will get you on the right track.