Forum: Strata split built into small block
It’s school holiday time so most of our readers have headed off for a vacation, leaving their strata woes behind them. Either that or they can’t get to their computers…
Neighbours split over disjointed defects
Hi all, apologies for the long post. Will try to get to the crux of the issue. NSW Strata. SP comprises 4 residential, 3 commercial lots. Hubby and I purchased…
Reply To: Leak from above
Peyronnet wrote: Who would be responsible for the damage to the laminated floor? The OC? Or should the owner of the unit submit a claim to their insurance? It depends…
Reply To: Leak from above
Hi there, As a result of a leak in the CP, the water ingress has caused some damage to the unit below, specifically the laminated floor. The OC will be…
Forum: Newlyweds’ dream shattered by shonk
There’s a sad tale from Victoria on the website this week, concerning a newly-wed couple who put their hopes, dreams and First Homeowners grant into a two-bed flat in Prahran.…
Podcast: Chandler unpacks case study facts
Last week we discussed the new report from the NSW Office of the Building Commissioner – they’re calling it a case study – titled “Broken Promises, Blame Games and Balconies”.…
Burned and spurned by a phoenixing developer
People have recently asked what my problem is with Victoria. Actually, it’s a number of things, including a serious dearth of transparency, accountability and due process for owners who have…
Reply To: Windows and curtains damaged by fire – who pays?
This can be very confusing but the general rule is for strata schemes registered before 1974, doors and windows that fall within a property’s boundary lines are the owner’s responsibility.…
Case study comments make compelling reading
The chilling narrative detailing how a relatively modest defects claim blew out from a ban on residents going on their balconies into a $2million legal fight makes compelling reading. However,…
Reply To: Dubious deals and dodgy payments
<Our SC has hired a handyman to do various small jobs for a flat rate of $300,00 per month. He has no ABN and the OC was told he has…
Reply To: Strata pros warn of EV challenges in net zero bid
Jimmy-T wrote: Considered, maybe. I am not hearing any alarm bells from insurance companies… Insurers have statistics. Fires per 100 thousand sales: hybrid: 3275 petrol: 1530 electric: 25 www.autoinsuranceez.com/gas-vs-electric-car-fires/
Reply To: Strata pros warn of EV challenges in net zero bid
Unit owner advocate Qld wrote: The safety and insurance claims arising from such fires must be also addressed. Considered, maybe. I am not hearing any alarm bells from insurance companies,…