By-law gives committee “absolute discretion” on renos
I also refer to the recent post “Conflicting Advice About NSW Minor/Major Renovation By-Laws” I am perplexed with one of our bylaws. The by-law’s purpose is “to govern the process…
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I also refer to the recent post “Conflicting Advice About NSW Minor/Major Renovation By-Laws” I am perplexed with one of our bylaws. The by-law’s purpose is “to govern the process…
From the Forum: How much should strata managers charge?
There are no fixed rates and they offer different services, but how much should a strata manager be charging? And how much commission should they be getting on strata insurance?…
Reply To: Are these strata manager fees fair?
The current average fees for full-service strata managers are between $250 and $300 per unit per year, although they could be more or less. On that basis, your scheme should…
Are these strata manager fees fair?
Is it acceptable that a strata management company, looking after 15 strata units and charging fees of $12,000 for management also get paid a 20% commission on the strata Insurance…
Flat Chat Wrap #45 – Airbnb bubble at bursting point?
It’s a short and (hopefully) sweet Flat Chat Wrap this week with JimmyT flying solo as he looks at the clouds gathering over Airbnb and other holiday letting websites –…
PODCAST: Holiday lets under cloud but country pubs offer light relief
It’s a short and (hopefully) sweet Flat Chat Wrap this week with JimmyT flying solo as he looks at the clouds gathering over Airbnb and other holiday letting websites –…
Flat Chat Wrap #45 – Airbnb bubble at bursting point?
It’s a short and (hopefully) sweet Flat Chat Wrap this week with JimmyT flying solo as he looks at the clouds gathering over Airbnb and other holiday letting websites –…
Reply To: How can an office bearer obtain legal advice paid for by the strata plan
The point I was making was that you can’t expect the owners corp to pay for legal advice on a fight between two individuals where defamation has been alleged and…
Reply To: Building Insurance stymied by failure to sign "never-sued" document
Actually, this appears to be a fairly standard declaration for professional indemity insurance. The declaration is required before the insurer can offer up insurance and quote a price which can…
Reply To: Building Insurance stymied by failure to sign "never-sued" document
As a business the insurance company can ask for whatever they want (within reason) to manage their risk. However asking for a signature before providing the T&Cs is highly questionable.…
Reply To: Building Insurance stymied by failure to sign "never-sued" document
I’m guessing the op may be in SA or WA. In SA i dont think there is any legal protections under the ACT for the “management committee” members like there…