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Re: Who can fix something on Common Property

  • 02/12/2018
  • Author kaindub

Dear Fromthenorth You don’t actually tell us what your problem is, apart from the fact that some owner has the temerity to fo some work around your building. There are…

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    Neighbour placing bins next to our property – Acting very aggressively.

    • 02/12/2018
    • Author Homestation99

    Hi guys, Not expecting to find the answer to my problem on a public forum but was hoping there may be someone else out there who has had a similar…

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      Who can fix something on Common Property

      • 01/12/2018
      • Author Fromthenorth

      Nine months ago I moved into a strata in Melbourne consisting of 8 units. In the past, one owner of units has installed a key pad to access the property.…

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        Re: Air conditioner pcboard blown out. Who pays?

        • 28/11/2018
        • Author Jimmy-T

        Is the air-conditioning specific to your apartment or part of common property? Either way, worn-out air conditioning is generally not covered by insurance and if it’s causing your power board…

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          Name game: guess what’s top for cats and dogs

          • 26/11/2018
          • Author Jimmy-T

          It’s been a good year for pets in Australian apartments. NCAT has started bouncing unfair anti-pet by-laws in NSW and tenants with pets can’t be unreasonably refused in Victoria, if…

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            Proper Charlies: guess the top names for cats and dogs

            • 26/11/2018
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            It’s been a good year for pets in Australian apartments. NCAT has started bouncing unfair anti-pet by-laws in NSW and tenants with pets can’t be unreasonably refused in Victoria, if…

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              Air conditioner pcboard blown out. Who pays?

              • 26/11/2018
              • Author HappyNow

              I have an apartment in large complex on gold Coast. Have been advised by onsite manager that pcboard needs replacing. Cost $890. Also advised separately that usually faulty air con…

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                Serial Litigant Owner

                • 20/11/2018
                • Author Happydaze

                We are a Strata of 36 villa style houses bedevilled by a wealthy and demanding owner who mainly corresponds with the OC through a solicitor.  Attempts at discussion and mediation…

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                  Re: When bad by-laws are a bullies’ blunt weapon

                  • 15/11/2018
                  • Author Whoopi

                  So in effect Jimmy this Bylaw switches the onus from the Owners Corporation to the individual owner on the starting  up of any NCAT proceedings. This way the the individual…

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                    Re: Bribed committees

                    • 13/11/2018
                    • Author Sanctuary

                    Just an update. Unfortunately the caretaker has won out completely in this instance.  The extension was granted, His rental pool with the assistance of the committee members that he has…

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                      Re: Am I liable for leaks under bath?

                      • 13/11/2018
                      • Author Whoopi

                      HI     I have just gone through something slightly similar. Be careful not to allow this to escalate emotionally with your SC. Get as much information as you can from…

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                        Re: Report demolishes Airbnb’s residential rental myth

                        • 12/11/2018
                        • Author Don Binkley

                        Why? Why is nobody asking Why? More often than not short-term rentals are inextricably linked to Airbnb and 1-4 night stays for the holiday or tourist market.  The reality is…

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