Re: AGM Questions
Dudley… a couple of quick (but not short) answers by way of extracts from the (NSW) Strata Schemes Management Act (1996) with my emphases in red. In answer to your…
The meetings that never were
Flat Chat -Jimmy Thomson I am a Member of the Exec Committee of a medium sized block. The Owners Corp was charged over $150 for a 1 hour…
Re: AGM Questions
The SM doesn’t usually copy the EC on the tax return, but all owners should see the tax agent’s fee and any tax paid in the annual accounts. Whether you…
Re: my place or yours – workmen on common property
Struggs – yes they could and probably would if they regard the Owners Corporation (O/C) as an easier target than their “client”, but I’d be equally concerned about the contractors’…
CTTT order – when the scope needs to be broadened
I am the holder of a CTTT order ordering the owners corp to fix my shower at no cost to me. Once the work began and tiles were removed it…
Window smash leads to excess grab
A young man walks through a glass door on to his balcony. It shatters and he gets away with a few cuts. The question is, who’s responsible? “It was a…
Window smash leads to excess grab
A young man walks through a glass door on to his balcony. It shatters and he gets away with a few cuts. The question is, who’s responsible? “It was a…
Re: Party flats ban overturned
Let’s talk about the facts on Short-Term Letting (not simply ‘party flats’): Living in a block, currently ‘fully booked’ (Wotif and Last Minute etc) thanks to school holidays and a…
Re: The going rate for levies
Not answering the question exactly… I doubt that the value of the unit is likely to be a very good guide. Some OCs will have lots of common property requiring…
Re: Are commissions such a sin?
azur said A very timely topic as it currently affects our strata scheme. We have a rear fence that is required to be replaced due to damage sustained solely from…
Re: Are commissions such a sin?
A very timely topic as it currently affects our strata scheme. We have a rear fence that is required to be replaced due to damage sustained solely from the back…
Communication breakdown
Flat Chat -Jimmy Thomson I am a Member of the Exec Cmttee in a Strata block of 12+ units The Owners Corp was charged over $100 for a 1…