Better Building Management
Has the Building Commissioner’s “retaliate” first approach worked?
Overall, David Chandler is doing a good job, but his Sunday roast of the industry is offensive and not right….
Help Guide for Body Corporate Insurance- QLD
Even considering obtaining an insurance policy is enough to give people a headache- let alone handling insurance for a multi-storey…
PROJECT INTERVENE AND THE COURTS: STRATA PLAN 99576 V CENTRAL CONSTRUCT PTY LTD – A QUICK CASE STUDY
Introduction: How does ‘Project Intervene’ interact with the Courts or the Tribunal? Many owners ask us about the interaction between…
NEED A WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY? NEW EASY AND INEXPENSIVE OPTION
You may be one of the many strata management businesses or other businesses who care about the health and safety…
Pushy Telcos and Owners Corporations
Owners corporations are increasingly encountering aggressive behaviour by some telecommunications providers who say they are acting under powers granted to…
The Importance of a Good Renovation By-law
Good renovation by-laws will protect all parties such as the owners corporation, the lot owner (and future owners) plus ensure…
THIS PARKING BEHAVIOUR IS CREATING A NUISANCE AND WE THOUGHT WE MADE A BY-LAW TO AVOID THIS?
The case of The Owners Strata Plan No. 2245 v Veney [2020] NSWSC 134 serves as an important guide for the interpretation…
A GLIMMER OF HOPE OWNER’S LOSS OF RENT CLAIM TIME BARRED
The rainfall New South Wales has experienced over the last 18 months has led to an increase in the number…
EAT AND BE MERRY -NCAT INVALIDATES NO COOKING BY-LAW
IntroductionCan a by-law prohibit the cooking of food, including toasting bread in a lot? The answer is “no” according to…
PASSING ON UNNECESSARY COSTS CAUSED BY OWNERS & OCCUPIERS – HOW FAR CAN YOU GO?
Managing unnecessary costs or charges to strata schemes caused by owners and occupiers can be a major source of frustration…
