Reply To: ‘Unfixable’ leak in common property wall
Are they just holding off because it will be expensive? They have to fix it. They’re in breach if they don’t. Has it been more than 2 months since you…
Reply To: VIC Insurance when running a home based business
Well all is good. I wrote to the broker and explained the situation. I now have a written response (which is on file) that there will not be an increase…
Reply To: Drilling into balcony concrete for fixtures
Our bylaws say we are not permitted to drill into the common property walls. Rather than ‘telling the committee what you plan to do’ you probably should ensure that’s not…
Reply To: Drilling into balcony concrete for fixtures
(Reply from Victoria) G’day. My old OC used to permit people to install over-bonnet sheds in their car park in the basement of the complex upon application to the OC. …
Podcast: The many sins of commission at Fair Trading
If there is one area of NSW Liberal politics that may be glad that the kerfuffle over the appointment of a trade envoy to New York is drawing so much…
Forced bathroom renovation due to burst pipes above
Hi Around 7 years ago, due to burst pipes in the above 2 units, i was forced to completely renovate my bathroom (and bedroom/lounge which was on either side of…
Forum: When you can’t do what the law demands
Usually in the intros to these Forum roundups, we try to give you the best of the newest posts. It just so happens that there are plenty to choose from…
Reply To: No insurer will cover this scheme
TrulEConcerned wrote: My recent experience may inform The Hood as to his next steps. Ask the managing agent and committee for copies of ALL correspondence relating to insurance matters, say…
Reply To: No insurer will cover this scheme
My recent experience may inform The Hood as to his next steps. Ask the managing agent and committee for copies of ALL correspondence relating to insurance matters, say for the…
Reply To: No insurer will cover this scheme
The Hood wrote: I think the reason is not that relevant as the question is what happens when the OC can’t get insurance What happens when you can’t get insurance…
Reply To: No insurer will cover this scheme
I think the reason is not that relevant as the question is what happens when the OC can’t get insurance; the requirement is they must have it and there are…
Reply To: Storage of BBQ Gas Cylinder
I’d be checking out the plan’s insurance policy requirements. There may be restrictions based on security and ventilation.