Forum: Rare posts that tell the whole story
I’s a relatively rare pleasure on the Flat Chat forum to get the full story on a dispute, from initial complaint though to resolution. Often, but not always, Flatchatters will…
I’s a relatively rare pleasure on the Flat Chat forum to get the full story on a dispute, from initial complaint though to resolution. Often, but not always, Flatchatters will…
Here’s a tricky one for all you legal eaglets, a chance to scratch your Rumpole itch. An owner successfully applies for an Apprehended Personal Violence Order against a committee member.…
There’s an issue gathering a head of steam in strata right now and it’s related to the rising cost of living, and owners facing mortgage stress. It seems that…
Here’s a brain-teaser for apartment residents – there may be a sign in your block that says “no bottles, newspapers, coat hangers, cigarettes, umbrellas or brooms.” What’s it for? The…
There are few things more likely to get strata residents’ noses out of joint than inconsiderate neighbours with an overdeveloped sense of entitlement. Not only did a couple move out…
Is the wall between my bathroom and lounge room common property? What about my ceiling? Or my floating timber floor? The questions of what is or isn’t common property and…
There’s a growing rumble of discontent among strata owners who want to do the right thing but find it comes at a substantial price – sometimes doubling or trebling the…
Tenants have the legal right to take their owners corporations to a NSW Tribunal to force them to fix faults in common property, an NCAT Appeals panel has ruled, but…
Usually in the intros to these Forum roundups, we try to give you the best of the newest posts. It just so happens that there are plenty to choose from…
It’s Easter and it’s not only the buns that are hot and cross. It’s bad enough when there is a problem in your block and you don’t know what’s causing…
We’ve plundered the Flat Chat Forum for talking points this week, but first we discuss an issue that’s come to Sue from one of her Domain readers. Did you know…
It was once Australia’s tallest and most luxurious apartment building, but residents of the Sydney CBD’s Park Regis today live in less-than-splendid isolation. With the access intercom system having been…