Podcast: Strata manager scandal isn’t over
As you’d expect, a lot of this week’s podcast is taken up with the resignation of the SCA-NSW President and Netstrata boss Stephen Brell, as well as the ABC News…
Reply To: What is a reasonable increase in levies?
Strata insurance, and insurance more generally, have been increasing well above CPI for the last few years. Climate change has reached the suburban hip pocket.
Reply To: What is a reasonable increase in levies?
The strata managers have answered my email, they have engaged a property consultant to look at future expenses for the upkeep of the property over the next 15 years and…
Reply To: What is a reasonable increase in levies?
I have read the report over and over and yes the gardening budget is one area that has increased, its more then doubled. Insurance has increased slightly but nothing over…
Reply To: Influencing of votes for an upcoming AGM?
Be warned that NCAT takes time (our building went through one last year – it took from January to November) and a lot of energy. I would suggest you share…
Reply To: Influencing of votes for an upcoming AGM?
Yes I agree with kaindub. It’s not really a question of whether or not they can present what you believe to be a false case to the other owners (and…
Reply To: Air Conditioning – application procedure
Kaindub, you mention that “its good governance to have the strata manager and the committee look over these types of applications and advise the owner of any prerequirements. But dont…
Reply To: Unreasonable special levies -WA
Noting I am not familiar with WA strata regulation, but as a general proposition the answer to your question is no. If the balconies are defective, then the owners have…
Replacing dud committee with professional management
Has anyone ever successfully had the Commissioner’s office adjudicate, or themself decide, that their committee is just not working, and directed that a professional manger be appointed? My place has…
Air Conditioning – application procedure
A lot owner (Mr Y) who is also a SC member wants to install an air conditioning unit (“AC”) in his lot. By way of background, there was never an…
Reply To: OC back-dating insurance charges on studio
I think your problem stems from a poorly worded by law. It’s seems that the bylaw was not drafted by a lawyer ( the language and form give it away).…
Reply To: OC back-dating insurance charges on studio
Thank you for your feedback Apologies that my writing is unclear The said by-law “With regard to lot 10 the Owners Corporation states the Owners Corporation gave the previous owner…