Reply To: Incompetent manager & bullying owner blocking repairs
I am sorry Eureka to hear of your situation. You have been very patient. Firstly, there are some key points that you have mentioned that I think all readers would…
Reply To: Adding insult to injury for volunteer
My previous experiences with “volunteer insurance” in other fields has been that you can only claim for costs you might not be able to recover elsewhere. So, possibly, you would…
Chicken or the Egg over 1960’s waterproofing
When our tenants moved on, we inspected the bathroom and discovered the 60 year old, clay sewerage pipe was broken. Whilst the bathroom was usable, the waste was draining into…
Incompetent manager & bullying owner blocking repairs
I wonder if you can help me or point me in the right direction. It is quite an unusual case and I am at a loss after almost 2 years…
Reply To: Adding insult to injury for volunteer
I think there are a number of questions and items here. 1. What are you wanting from the insurance/OC? Medical costs? Pain and suffering compensation? Income replacement for time off…
Adding insult to injury for volunteer
I had the misfortune to decide to do some weeding on common property. I had an accident and ended up with a broken arm. When I asked about insurance ‘as…
Forum: Spat over rooftop spa and hot tub
Here’s a tricky one from Queensland – with a strong whiff of penthouse-envy motivating actions. The owner of the top floor apartment in his block has a spa pool and…
Reply To: Unit above Burst Water System
Good day nb525, Sorry to hear of your calamity. I asked a building manager who has seen such issues many times before. He informs me that he understands the situation…
Reply To: Insurance Premiums Non-competitive
It would help if a few more MPs (and tribunal members) had experienced a couple of years as secretary of a strata plan. While we’re waiting for that to happen,…
Reply To: Unit above Burst Water System
This is definitely Strata insurance responsibility. I have just gone through this exact same thing myself. Claim was submitted last year September, still no payout, but they sent in an…
Reply To: Car Damage from Basement Carpark Dripping Fluid
Would not your own car insurance, assuming you had such, deal with this (fixing your car and trying to recoup it from the known damage causer) on you paying your…
Podcast: Rent rise shocks, new kids on the blocks
There’s been a lot happening behind the scenes in Strataland over Easter. For a start, there’s the latest figures on booming rent rises across Australia. Is it any surprise that…