Chase the Strata Manager or the Builder?
Our building is just over 6 years old and fast approaching the conclusion of the builder's warranty period. In August 2010 a consulting firm was engaged by the OC to…
Stone the crows, is no one safe?
QUESTION: The concrete roof of our building is covered in a tar membrane on top of which are river stones – presumably to protect the membrane and reduce the heat…
Stone the crows, is no one safe?
QUESTION: The concrete roof of our building is covered in a tar membrane on top of which are river stones – presumably to protect the membrane and reduce the heat…
Re: KPI’s for Strata Managers
At our last AGM the agenda stated that SM received no commissions. Now we have received insurance quotes and noticed that SM's commission $800+ just for insurance. I have requested…
Re: Who pays OC fines
We’re talking hypothetically here and there are a number of possible scenatios but if, for instance, the Owners Corp was informed, say, at an AGM that there was a safety…
Re: Cracks appearing in unit next door – is this my fault?
Since there hasn't yet been an inspection, there is no way anyone- you included – can tell what has caused these cracks. It could just be coincidence or it could…
Re: Rents go down as lift gives up
I suspect the landlord won't win this one, as landlords are required by the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 to provide premises that are “fit to live in” and nor may…
Kitchen installed in Living Room causing ceiling damage
A friend lives in a 1930s heritage listed apartment block in Sydney where the owner of the flat above has installed a kitchen in his living room. Their have been…
Rents go down as lift gives up
QUESTION: Who is responsible for lost rent if tenants move out while the lift is being upgraded for approximately 10 weeks? – TC ANSWER: This is very tricky, because on…
Rents go down as lift gives up
QUESTION: Who is responsible for lost rent if tenants move out while the lift is being upgraded for approximately 10 weeks? – TC ANSWER: This is very tricky, because on…
Re: Raining stones
The response by your executive committee is exactly the same as ours! One must reflect on whether it is the same EC? A nylon netting over the stones [such as that used…
Re: Installing a trampoline on common property
TerryC said: Hi, I am on the EC and been approached by a tenant asking to install a trampoline on a strip of common property. I am not against the…