Two easy ways to fix strata – and one toughie
Two easy ways to fix strata problems, and one tough one, that would get rid of conflicts of interest and dodgy contracts in one fell swoop.
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Netstrata report slams ‘disturbing practices’
The long-awaited report into Netstrata accuses the comany of disturbing practices including failing to disclose conflicts of interest and charging excessive fees.
Why your strata manager doesn’t respond to calls
If the recent insurance commission scandals have taught us nothing else, it is that some strata management firms are more about profits than service. That is not likely to change…
Pets and ‘forced sales’ strata laws to change
Major updates on the cards for four key areas while Property Services Commissioner to take on strata too. Pet ownership barriers, the cost of repair work, collective sales and compulsory…
How to avoid paying other strata owners’ bad debts
Recent media reports about levies (or fees) debts and their consequences may have alarmed some apartment owners and puzzled others. A Sun-Herald story earlier this month about the “cruel” owners’…
Forum: Owner uses pool despite having moved out
There are times when what’s right and what’s legal seem to be in direct conflict – and strata is one of those areas of life replete with these tricky, quirky…
Forum: Tree growing in neglected flat floor
In these days of housing shortages, it seems almost criminal that an apartment owner would allow a unit to lie empty, literally falling apart, then fight tooth and nail to…
Helping those who’ve got your back on strata law
For the past year or so we have been referring readers who need professional legal advice but can’t afford it, to the Marrickville Legal Centre (MLC). Although it’s based in…
Why strata levies need their own meerkats
Among the many benefits of the internet, comparison websites seem to get a fair old workout, and from users of all ages and backgrounds. You know the things I mean,…