From the Forum: Ex-member driving tradies away
One of the oddities of strata life has popped up this week with a sacked committee owner wreaking revenge on his neighbours through nefarious but strictly legal means. With clearly…
Reply To: Building Insurance stymied by failure to sign "never-sued" document
Some strata schemes use their insurances as a renovation fund, others as their “no-cost” guarantors against litigation. I couldn’t agree more.
Reply To: Building Insurance stymied by failure to sign "never-sued" document
HarbourView said; We are not able to get terms and conditions until it is signed. It’s a sticking point but it’s not as if they are being asked to sign…
Reply To: Building Insurance stymied by failure to sign "never-sued" document
A car hire company has to provide the conditions of insurance prior to the signing of the contract. This is well regulated. If im not mistaken what the op is…
Reply To: Building Insurance stymied by failure to sign "never-sued" document
No one is “forcing” anyone to do anything. It’s transactional. A car hire firm can’t force you to sign a document saying you will take responsibility for damage – they…
Reply To: Building Insurance stymied by failure to sign "never-sued" document
Immediately call an EGM with one item on the agenda: “Removal of non-compliant committee member.” At the EGM, the votes of 75 per cent of those attending, in person or…
Reply To: Insurance Premium payment if no AGM held & other consequences
Yes thanks, i was told it was a common misconception by strata managers but it seems the norm in smaller blocks. Its very annoying if you miss out on getting…
Reply To: Insurance Premium payment if no AGM held & other consequences
This question sounds familiar – have you posted it before? – but here goes anyway. 1. The Secretary sets the AGM unless that function has been delegated to the strata…
Reply To: Committee reneges on AGM decision and stops work on roof repair
You can’t really work on the assumption that they won’t fix it properly (regardless of how likely you think that is). However, you are entitled to pursue this at Fair…
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Easy question first. In regards to the stolen mobility scooter, it’s the owners responsibility to store it securely and if necessary have insurance. The OC is not responsible for owners…
Naming shame – silencing strata committee bullies
Sometimes living in strata is like a soap opera …occasionally it feels like something much more sinister. A friend lives in a small block of about 50 units that trundles…
Reply To: Driveway used as public drive-through
I feel you’re justified in worrying about accidents caused by trespassers, either vehicular or pedestrian. Your OC should consult a solicitor on: *whether trespassers can compromise your OC’s insurance covers…