Reply To: What’s the point of NCAT orders if they are just ignored?
Dear TrulEConcerned, Thank you so much, I will carry out all your advice to the letter. I am so grateful for your time. We did not get the Strata Manager appointed…
Podcast: Insure bets and hot seat questions
I know we already have two posts up on the website but we couldn’t let the news that an insurer is going to offer a 10-year warranty on new apartment…
Ten-year building warranty is a strata game changer
COMMENT: A crucial element in the NSW apartment building revolution has arrived with the first of the big insurers prepared to take a punt on Chandler’s five-star reforms. As we…
Reply To: Can tenant demand compensation for damaged goods after accidental flood?
One other aspect you need to be aware of is that most Insurance Policies contain a clause stating that a Claim will not be accepted if the event is claimable…
Reply To: Self Managing a Strata Plan
Hi Sujenna, I imagine with only 2 owners and 2 townhouses it would be fairly easy as long as the other person is cooperative. If they’re not, or refuse to…
Building insurers back in the apartment game
When Building Commissioner David Chandler told us that his shake-up of new building standards in NSW would lead to a return of insurers providing cover for new apartment builds, there…
Reply To: What’s the point of NCAT orders if they are just ignored?
Dear TrulEConcerned, Thankyou for your response, we are very grateful for all the advice we can get. We applied for a Strata Manager as we need someone to come in…
Reply To: Can tenant demand compensation for damaged goods after accidental flood?
As I understand, Landlord insurance covers landlord’s contents including damage being the result of an “escape of liquid”. It does not cover the renter’s contents. Cover for damage to a…
Reply To: Can tenant demand compensation for damaged goods after accidental flood?
One can make a claim if one proves negligence. The onus is on the claimant to prove thst. You are correct thst tenants should have their own insurance. If they…
Forum: Leaks reveal holes in tribunal process
There’s an old saying that “justice delayed is justice denied”, and nowhere is that more true than in strata. Take the case that’s just landed on our desk concerning a…
Can tenant demand compensation for damaged goods after accidental flood?
I have a small unit in NSW and the hot water system under the kitchen bench bursted few months ago. Tenant informed my property agent, the hot water system was…
Reply To: Myths and fears behind resistance to EV charging
EV charging and EV lithium battery fires are two issues that are still evolving. In regards to EV charging, the vast majority of EV owners can charge their EV battery…