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  • 05/09/2017 at 11:52 pm in reply to: Strata managers and the NBN #28063
    SnOwl
    Flatchatter

      Hi Puddn

      We are a medium size strata based in NSW and have previously registered our essential phone services (fire & lift) however, we are needing to source a permanent solution moving forward. 

      I’m wondering if you have progressed in finding a solution for your lift phones and, if so, is there any information you can share?

      Also, what was involved (work, hardware & cost) with installing the dual mobile sim system for your fire services?

      Many thanksSmile

      13/03/2017 at 11:41 am in reply to: Child Safety Lock by-law #26551
      SnOwl
      Flatchatter

        I have heard that with the installation of these new locks an OC is required to have a certificate retained on file (issued by the locksmith installing the locks) that the lock is compliant to the 125mm opening and has been pressure tested.

        Does anyone know if this is a requirement (especially in relation to the pressure testing) in order to comply with the legislation and perhaps for insurance purposes or is it a nice to have?

         

        Many thanks,

        SnOwl

        05/01/2016 at 2:32 am in reply to: For Sale Signs on Strata Blocks #24332
        SnOwl
        Flatchatter

          Hi DentOn,

          I would suggest first checking your by-laws to see if they need to have applied for permission from the Owners Corporation (OC) – and if so, did they?

          If permission was provided, were any conditions set and are these being adhered to?

          If permission was not applied for/granted you may have grounds for requesting removal of the signage. However, before requesting removal of the signage, I would suggest the OC considers how they would deal with any forthcoming requests so they are prepared.

          Alternatively, consider where the signage is located &/or its condition; does the location pose a ‘safety hazard‘ or its condition means it is ‘not in keeping with the appearance of the building‘.

          We have, on a number of occasions, successfully denied / requested agents remove their signage due to safety issues or aesthetics.

          Finally, you could look to your local council. Some councils place limits on location, duration, size and even the number of for sale signs – sometimes these are based on the size of your complex.

           I hope this helps 🙂

          29/09/2015 at 11:49 pm in reply to: Pets – the good, the bad & ugly #24076
          SnOwl
          Flatchatter

            Hi Whale,

            Are you able to share the details of your special by-laws regarding pets?

            – conditions you have set out
            – how long have you had it in place
            – have you encountered any issues post implementation

            Our Owners Corp. is about to engage with a strata lawyer to draft a special by-law on this issue however,  I would be interested for any insight to an approach that has proven to work (as best it can).

             

            Many thanks,

            20/02/2015 at 2:27 am in reply to: Strata Loan #23073
            SnOwl
            Flatchatter
            Chat-starter

              Hi Jimmy,

              Thank you for your reply – I wholeheartedly agree!

              I was simply testing my own thinking and curious as to what anyone else may have experienced or insights they might share. Especially if, like us, they have a majority of investor owners who are rarely seen or heard.

              We have certainly experienced the pain of raising special levies in the past – and further experienced the need to seek an explanation from our SM on ‘where did the money go’ when we discovered certain invoices had not been paid.

              My view is that any kind of ‘hybrid’ approach (loan/upfront payment) is not feasible. At best it will be complex to manage financially and at worst it wont matter if you are an owner who has paid up front – the OC (for which every owner is a part of) will still be liable to cover the loan should another owner(s) default at least until such time as money owed can be recovered.

              Based on experience to date, I have every confidence our EC are aware of the need to carry out repairs and doing their utmost to investigate all options so the OC can be well informed on the ‘why’. Obtaining an updated OC contact list from the SM is another story.

              The good news is preliminary works (these costs are covered) have commenced however,we will need to lock in a decision on the source of the full funding in order to proceed with further rectification works.

              Hopefully we will resolve this in short order.

              Thank you again.

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