Duplex and Common Property Memorandum
Hi, We have purchased a duplex with strata title. The original owner owned both lots and now resides in one of the original lots. There are no common property areas…
Reply To: Who is responsible for repairs
molybtek wrote: Would I claim this to the upstairs insurance or do I have to claim it from mine? If the paint is deemed to be lot property or not…
Who is responsible for repairs
Upstairs unit had a burst water pipe that flooded their unit and leaked through the ceiling into our unit leaving water stains over the ceiling and wall. Just wondering who…
Reply To: Efflorescence Damage to Car
I have had a few dealings with damage to cars. So the outcome I have always had is: 1. The OC is not responsible for the car, they maintain and…
Forum: Flooring breach bungle and flawed law
The main story from the Forum this week is a real comedy of errors, with a dash of misguided or mischievous bush-lawyering thrown in. A Flatchatter has written to us…
Reply To: Efflorescence Damage to Car
SnOwl wrote: The Strata Manager has advised this is not covered under OC insurance as the vehicle is not OC property. Question 1: has anyone had experience with this type…
Reply To: Efflorescence Damage to Car
SnOwl wrote: The car owner is now submitting a claim to cover cost of addressing damage to the car paintwork. The Strata Manager has advised this is not covered under…
Reply To: Efflorescence Damage to Car
The strata insurance would have Public Liability cover which would be appropriate in this instance.
Efflorescence Damage to Car
Looking for some guidance/views from the knowledgeable folk here 🙂 Complex is medium size and based in NSW. Issue: Claim for damage to car paintwork from efflorescence. Background: Earlier this…
Reply To: Stone Bench Damage Found at Final Inspection
Hi Monty the amount of damage was considerable and I was unsure I would be able to claim the total amount via a garnishee order so went to the insurance…
Podcast 98: A tale of two very different rentals
We are looking at two very different kinds of rentals this week. The first is build-to-rent apartments (which is definitely NOT affordable housing, regardless of what anyone else might tell…
Reply To: Stone Bench Damage Found at Final Inspection
Hi JonH Thanks for the advice. One thing struck me: since you clearly had a good case, why did you claim on insurance at all? Why not go after the…