Volunteers, Paid Workers and OHS
I have long been intrigued by this question. Do volunteer workers working on common property need OH & S complaince? What about paid workers? Calls to DOFT can give you different…
Re: Backyard plumbing repairs and electricity costs
Chesa, I think the key question here is ‘is the pipe common property?’ if the pipe is in your backyard, and depending on the definition of the stratum of your…
Re: Who can give approval for major internal lot renovations?
Our neighbours directly above our unit have started to do renovations to their property – they have provided the secretary of the OC (we are self-managed) with a copy of…
Re: Defect Claims – problems with your own expert witness??
If you can prove negligence, you may have a claim against them via their professional indemity insurance. Whether or not it will fly is a whole other issue. Talk to…
Re: Executive Committee acting illegally
choux flat said: When buying a unit in a strata, you own a physical asset much of it shared, and you 'bought' a set of rights and restrictions. Can…
Re: Damage from water mains connection into apartment
Hi Alfred Yes. Further, your contents insurance policy would not cover common property items. However, this would come under the OC’s insurance policy altho the excess may make claiming uncommercial.…
Re: Admin Fund in Deficit
My understanding is that the sinking fund is there precisely for that purpose – to maintain and repair common property. Strange as it may seem, there are some SPs where…
Re: Missappropriation of funds by the E. C.
Just a quick note on defamation … the exchange of information necessary for the proper operation of an owner’s corporation will allow a certain amount of ‘privilege’ under fair comment. …
Re: Damage to Parked Vehicle in Basement Carpark
Just because their insurance doesn’t cover cars doesn’t mean that they’re not liable – it just means they are under-insured. They are probably responsible for damage cause by their negligence…
Re: Damage to Parked Vehicle in Basement Carpark
I was hoping to seek some expert help also… My issue is exactly the same as 'whale' except: This is a residential property and I am a tenant in the…
Strata report – unreadable, and admin fund doesn’t look right
I'm about to buy into a strata (second one – first one was an investment, but this one's to live in) but my solicitor handling the purchase has raised a…
Damage from water mains connection into apartment
As I travel a great deal, the plumber employed by the OC to service our strata block recommended that during any absences the water be turned off at the main…