Who owns the fixtures and fittings?
We are in discussion with our Strata Building Insurer who claim that ‘ …any fixture or fitting [F&F} which is attached to a wall, floor or ceiling, so as to…
Reply To: Can a by-law stop kids playing on common property driveway?
The King wrote: Can an OC be liable for medical costs etc? Or would the building insurance cover it? Depends on the insurance, but if the block permitted activities that…
Reply To: Can a by-law stop kids playing on common property driveway?
An OC’s insurance would typically include $20 million for 3rd party liability. Obviously, you don’t want to rely on that and would prefer to have the property as safe as…
Can a by-law stop kids playing on common property driveway?
Hi Flatchat, The NSW strata plan where I live have adopted the model by laws. The particular by law below is currently on the next general meeting agenda. 8 Children…
Reply To: Levies debts – your thoughts
My comment on the topic of Arrears of Levies is: The duty of the OC to repair and maintain, to pay insurance premiums, etc is hard coded into the Act and…
Podcast: Bankrupting levy debtors is a bad idea
No sooner had we written about how paying levies is often the first thing to go when apartment owners are facing a cost-of-living crisis, than this story pops up on the…
Last chance to comment on Qld law changes
Queensland is gearing up to revise some of its body corporate legislation and submissions are now closed if you wanted to make a submission to the committee assessing the new…
Radical reforms on the cards for NSW regs
Big changes are in the wind for strata in NSW with two working groups having recommended reforms – some radical – in legislation and regulations for the sector. One report…
Reply To: Would moving two-lot strata to sub-division attract stamp duty?
Thanks – no insurance in sight still. Definitely will be expensive
Reply To: Why we probably need a compulsory strata manager.
I am sorry for your woes. I would have to give this matter a very good deal of thought to decide what I, a layman, would do in your stead.…
Reply To: Mediation – solicitor hired by OC
Sorry for my late reply. JustAsking: yes, it’s too late to get the matter back on track as I withdrew my NCAT application for a hearing. Jimmy: you’re correct, in…
Liability for Water Damage to Another Person’s Car
Hi, Recently there was a leak in my hot water service which leaked through into the cavity in the concrete for a gas pipe. This lead to water leaking on…