Re: squeaky floor
Just a general point about renovated older buildings like warehouses: such defects provisions as there are don’t apply to the original structure – only to additions that were built or…
Re: Illegal Boarding House
One thing OCs need to bear in mind – if they become aware that a lot is being used in an illegal way, for example outside the scope of council…
Strata Legislation reform and Building Managers
In Sept 2012, the NSW Government issued a Discussion Paper and invited feedback to proposed reforms of the Strata Schemes Management Act 1996 No 138 (the Act). Prior to launching…
Re: Who pays for painting after BC repairs
@Flat-mate said: On Thursday 20th on ABC 702 afternoons, I thought Jimmy said that repairs paid for by BC as a result of storm water leakage should include the painting…
Re: change to by laws
The existing door onto the courtyard is Common Property, and the new Owner needs to obtain the Owners Corporation’s (O/C) consent prior to making any changes or alterations to that…
Re: EGM agenda and ‘Specially Resolved’ items
Ok we had our EGM last night and you were right, it was all stacked very neatly by the Chairman who had everyone’s vote due to all the favours he…
Re: Practical advice on new Work Health and Safety legislation
I am a chairman/secretary of a strata complex and I researched this issue in detail a couple of months ago. With potential fines of over $3M and up to 5 years…
Re: One Man rule benefits the One Man
We have the same problem in our complex. One Chairman who rules along with his wife as Secretary and their best friends on the EC. It has been like this…
Re: By law and the act
Sorry I put the clause for the first general meeting (cl27) when I should have put cl32 which is for subsequent meetings as per below. Either way the notice must…
Re: Bank and Investment Balances
As I started all this, I’ve done a bit of research into the possible reasons for the preference that many Strata Managers have for this particular Bank as opposed to any of…
Re: Bank and Investment Balances
Juan had a point and it’s a confusing issue that also relates to insurance. I recall my building had this debate years ago when we wanted to take the commissions…
Re: OH&S and Repairs & Maint to Common Areas
Hi Dudley, Regretfully in this game your Strata Manager is either your friend or foe. I have been through 2 block upgrades (all of which i initiated and managed)and although…