Re: OH&S and Repairs & Maint to Common Areas
Always ask all persons working on the Common Property for the details of their Legal Liability Insurance (Insurer, Policy No., Expiry Date) and where appropriate for details of the Trades Licenses held…
Unusual strata plan – avoid?
I’m looking at buying a multi level strata town house within a complex of 6. There is only a single building containing all six lots. The plan has been registered…
Re: Bathroom Tiles
Hi chak, My thoughts on the issues raised: Tiling over existing tiles This is an acceptable practise for repairing or renewing tiles in existing buildings providing the base tiles are…
Re: Building extension not on Strata Plan
It’s quite possible that the “new walls” you refer to would be Common Property IF they form the boundary of your Owner’s renovation to his Lot, thus making the Owners…
Building extension not on Strata Plan
We have a small block and some 20 years ago one owner undertook a major renovation which increased the total building area of his lot by around 20% The renovation…
Re: When a strata is not a strata
Danielle, unfortunately, when you phone a large organisation, the person who answers the telephone, or even the first person you are referred to, is usually not an expert in the…
Re: When a strata is not a strata
So I have been in contact with both: 1) NSW fair trading and 2) properties and land information and I get conflicting information Fair trading have confirmed that I…
Home owners warranty insuance
Under the terms of a 1997 home owners warranty insurance policy, the insurance company approved remedial waterproofing work to be performed to the roof terrace area of the unit, to which the unit…
Re: ISTM’s “Who is Responsible?” document
Just wanting to update in case this is useful to others and also to thank Jimmy for your advice. This week the adjudicator served the OC with an order…
Re: When a strata is not a strata
Hello PeterC In fact it was myself and not pauline that purchased the Duplex. Of course we have title documents. I did so about 2-3 years ago in…
Re: Consequences of inaction
I would write a letter to the EC members (possibly copied to other owners) pointing out that they are failing in their duty under Section 62 of the strata Act.…
Re: Housing NSW tenants
Great to have you back online Whale. Always enjoy reading your words of wisdom. Am envious of your grey nomad adventure. At the moment the thought of living permanently in…