Townhouse and apartment division
Hello We have a complex with one strata plan for both townhouses and apartments. The townhouses pay higher levies due to larger unit entitlements and are subject to escalating apartment…
Reply To: Fatal inaction – call for e-bike strata regulations
A couple of points. There are already restrictions on keeping chemicals other than ones that are used for domestic cleaning in units, so people don’t have complete control over what…
Fatal inaction – call for e-bike strata regulations
Misused e-bike and e-scooter batteries pose a real danger in homes, but how can strata schemes regulate their use to safeguard residents?
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We collated the most-read Forum and news posts from the past month and you will be surprised which of them attracted the most attention.
Reply To: Psst: Don’t mention the waterproofing problems!
I’m certain that the strata I’m in in NSW has been deliberately avoiding mentioning the waterproofing problems. It has suited some of the owners who managed to sell up before…
Forum: No smokes without fire bomb risk?
Forum: The strata scheme can increase levies on a tobacco shop to cover insurance rise - why has the strata manager stubbed out the plan?
Forum: No smokes without fire bomb risk?
Forum: The strata scheme can increase levies on a tobacco shop to cover insurance rise – why has the strata manager stubbed out the plan? [See the full post at:…
Reply To: Billing owner for extra insurance premium – NSW
Here’s Section 82 of the Act – it could not be clearer. The business that’s causing the insurance premiums to be raised can pay the difference voluntarily or the committee…
Reply To: Sins of commission – strata firm digs in on fees
Last September, my State MP held a “Strata Matter” forum with strata commissioner, Angus Abadee. He mentioned that there is not enough competition between strata insurers. I have arranged strata…
Forum: Strata Santa versus the townhouse Grinch
Forum: A strata Santa on the skids from a Grinchy landlord, naming and shaming levies defaulters, and another noisy (and selfish) upstairs neighbour.
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Reply To: Sins of commission – strata firm digs in on fees
They really wrote this? “This may effectively create a net market model, a practice where insurance products are priced without commissions meaning the cost of adviser or distributor remuneration is…