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Reply To: Hot water tank burst – who pays for common property damage?

  • 29/06/2021
  • Author Austman

calebcat wrote: the insurer has said that they will cover third party damage because the malfunction was unexpected (I gather if the malfunction was expected, they wouldn’t cover me), however,…

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    Hot water tank burst – who pays for common property damage?

    • 29/06/2021
    • Author calebcat

    Hello all, I own an apartment in a low-rise Melbourne block, run by an Owners’ Corp which, I think, is not attached to a formal strata management company. The chairperson…

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      How to pet-proof your investment property

      • 28/06/2021
      • Author Jimmy-T

      Most people love pets but, when it comes to allowing them into your investment property, that enthusiasm can wane, writes Sue Williams in Prestige Domain. A pet-friendly rental home, however,…

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        Forum: Do seniors rules allow landlords too?

        • 08/06/2021
        • Author Jimmy-T

        Does a unit built for seniors or people with disabilities have to be occupied by members of those groups or is it enough for it to be owned by one,…

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          Could a by-law block tenants from listing on Airbnb?

          • 02/06/2021
          • Author TrulEConcerned

          Can a by-law be created for the OC to penalise (be it financially and/or an order for eviction) of a tenant who offers a room or the entire premises for…

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            Reply To: Contents, fixtures, fittings and insurance

            • 02/06/2021
            • Author Jimmy-T

            Esmeralda wrote: Am I wrong to think there is a difference between fixtures/fitting which cannot be taken with you when one moves out; and movable contents are your furniture and…

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              Reply To: Contents, fixtures, fittings and insurance

              • 02/06/2021
              • Author Esmeralda

              a. Am I wrong to think there is a difference between fixtures/fitting which cannot be taken with you when one moves out; and movable contents are your furniture and personal…

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                Podcast: GOMO, strata facts and sea changes

                • 01/06/2021
                • Author Jimmy-T

                This week on the podcast we look GOMO, specifically grief over missing out on your dream home. It’s the other side of FOMO, where fear of missing out has you…

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                  Reply To: How can we ensure smoke alarms are working?

                  • 01/06/2021
                  • Author kaindub

                  This is my personal take. I accept that others may vehemently disagree. Firstly there is no Insurance issue. I hear people too often site this to justify their actions. Since…

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                    How can we ensure smoke alarms are working?

                    • 31/05/2021
                    • Author Ozzietars1992

                    Can an OC legally take over the responsibility for testing and maintenance of smoke detectors from owners? Our small 40 year old NSW property is a class 1a building with…

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                      Reply To: Who pays for water leak investigation

                      • 28/05/2021
                      • Author Jimmy-T

                      nemisis wrote: @Footrot – please don’t hijack threads like this. Hijack seems a bit harsh, but I take your point. Regarding your questions: 1. Who pays for the investigation charge…

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                        Podcast: Premiums soar thanks to sins of the past

                        • 25/05/2021
                        • Author Jimmy-T

                        We admit we can get a little city-centric here at Flat Chat so last weekend it was good to get out of the urban jungle and find out what’s happening…

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