Roundup: Bullies in the block
One of the fundamental problems with living in strata is the fact that we can’t get away from our neighbours and if they decide to make our lives more difficult,…
Roundup: Bullies in the block
One of the fundamental problems with living in strata is the fact that we can’t get away from our neighbours and if they decide to make our lives more difficult,…
Roundup: Different strokes for strata folks
It’s been a big week here in StrataLand, with the release of the regulations to go along with the new NSW strata laws that are due to come in on November 30…
Roundup: Different strokes for strata folks
It’s been a big week here in StrataLand, with the release of the regulations to go along with the new NSW strata laws that are due to come in on November 30…
Strata ruined our carpet…but refuse to pay!
We had a leak coming from somewhere in our apartment causing mould and damage to the apartment below us. Initially they thought the leak was a pipe near our kitchen…
Re: Subletting car space
Might I also suggest you check the Determination of Development Consent on your building. Ours has a Section 88B and when I obtained a copy (very small cost, online, super…
E.G.M. to vote on replacing current S/Manager who won’t supply essential info
Our EC has over the past year or so been unimpressed with the performance of the S/Manager. Last 2 AGM’s wanting us to agree a new 5 Yr agreement without providing the agreement…
Roundup: Short stays, vote stacking and even praise for NCAT
The discussion on whether or not you can pass a by-law to ban short-stay or holiday lets trundles on. It seems that you can but if a determined holiday letter…
Roundup: Short stays, vote stacking and even praise for NCAT
The discussion on whether or not you can pass a by-law to ban short-stay or holiday lets trundles on. It seems that you can but if a determined holiday letter…
Re: Failure to carry out repairs
On the assumption that your unit’s in NSW then you could apply for the matter to be mediated by completing THIS form, but even though that’s a mandatory first step…
Re: What is the effect of publication of EC minutes?
Here in NSW the law requires ECs to prepare and distribute ‘full and accurate’ minutes of their meetings. But what does ‘full and accurate’ mean? Many ECs take the view…
Re: Strata Managers:- Approved Contractors
Level_one – I don’t know how common it is, but I am aware that some strata management companies have a database of “core contractors” such as for plumbing, electrical, carpentry,…