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Created by Tom Posted in :NSWFlooding - Who should pay?
Hi There,We recently had some decent rains in Sydney. Last week my livingroom took in water, the courtyard drain hole was blocked with leaves this inturn stopped the rain water getting through and the water collected. The floating floo... more
Updated 3 weeks, 5 days ago -
Created by Wayne Posted in :General
Increase in Management Fees
In both CTS schemes on our complex the developer who has the management of the complex has increased his annual fee by 100% using a Limited Power of Attorney (LP... more
Updated 1 month ago -
Created by Damien Owens Posted in :QLDContractors Policys, Procedures and Documentation
I would like to refer everyone to the new Work Health and Safety Act (QLD) 2011 which commenced on 1 January 2012. The Act has introduced a framwork to protect the health, safety and welfare of all workers at work. The Body Corporate being ... more
Updated on 11-04-2012 -
Created by Bruce Posted in :General
Report to Committee
My Resident manager's report to the committee is not acknowledged in the Committee minutes. Anyone perusing the minutes would think that a report had not been done.What is my position re this situation?
Updated on 27-03-2012 -
Created by Sonja Posted in :NSWLove thy neighbour?
Driving around Sydney recently I saw a large sign on a nursery that said 'Problems with your neighbours? Buy hedge plants today - they are q... more
Updated on 12-03-2012 -
Created by kathleen Posted in :GeneralGetting a free copy of your Pool Safety Certificate
You can go to ... more
Updated on 21-02-2012 -
Created by kathleen Posted in :General
Body Corporate Manager Responsibilities
The Body Corporate Managers role is to control, manage, maintain and administer the property to create a community environment. Some task may include but are not limited to... more
Updated on 21-02-2012 -
Created by Hendry Group Posted in :GeneralEmergency Management Plans
The Building Fire Safety Regulations 2008 sets out specific criteria for an occupier or managing entity to provide fire safety management plans and instruct building occupants on; 1. Procedure to be followed in the event of a fire 2. means of esc... more
Updated on 08-02-2012 -
Created by PETER HASLETT Posted in :General
Parking - delivery vehicles
Delivery vehicles entering the building at ground level have to park in the entrance bay narrowing the exit and entrance area to one lane. Despite warning signs vehicles exit down a ramp and if 'speeding' will end up on the same side as the parked ... more
Updated on 05-02-2012 -
Created by Strata Guy Posted in :GeneralConfirming Minutes
How do minutes become confirmed if the persons present at the meeting when a decision was adopted are no longer in attendance? This is a really common question and the answer sounds weird, but it is nevertheless the answer! The scenario is that... more
Updated on 03-02-2012 -
Created by Helen Posted in :NSW
Strata Law Reform
The New South Wales Government plans to commence a review of the State’s strata and community title laws in 2012, which may include significant amendments to the existing legislation. To support this reform, public policy think-tank Global Ac... more
Updated on 02-02-2012 -
Created by Helen Posted in :General
Strata Law Reform
The New South Wales Government plans to commence a review of the State’s strata and community title laws in 2012, which may include significant amendments to the existing legislation. To support this reform, public policy think-tank Global Ac... more
Updated on 02-02-2012 -
Created by Simon Haigh Posted in :Off Topic
The Growing need for Security
PLANNING A RELEVANT & COST EFFECTIVE SECURITY STRATEGY Security, safety and protection of human resources and assets are increasing issues for bodies corporate and strata managers. Every week we hear of cases of personal and property theft, damage... more
Updated on 02-02-2012 -
Created by Hendry Group Posted in :General
Disability Access (Premises Standard)
Recent moves to improve the commonality of the disability access provisions in the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and the Disability (Access to Premises - Buildings) Standards 2010 have substantially harmonised the BCA with the Disability Discrimin... more
Updated on 02-02-2012 -
Created by Rick Deering Posted in :General
Changes to the Owners Corporation Act
Changes affecting the operations of owners corporations from 24 August 2011 There are important changes to the Owners Corporations Act to clarify key points of the law, making them easier to understand for lot owners. The changes came into effect on... more
Updated on 01-02-2012 -
Created by rose Posted in :NSW
the Committee power
Dose the committee have a power to stop to pay caretaker's salary?
Updated on 30-01-2012 -
Created by Hendry Group Posted in :General
Fire Door Inspections & Smoke Door Inspections : AS 1851
Fire door inspections and smoke door inspections ensure the doors comply with fire rating, integrity, operational effectiveness and hardware requirements detailed within the Building Code of Australia and Australian Standards including AS 1851. I... more
Updated on 29-01-2012 -
Created by Michael Waring Posted in :NSW
Majority of Renters on Property
Anyone that has majority of mainly rented tenants on property is not in good position on getting voting owners to go to AGMs. this has been our expirience in north west Sydney suburb units were the last 20 years has seen great decline of living on p... more
Updated on 29-01-2012 -
Created by Michael Waring Posted in :General
Strata Work
With number of Strata Companies required to toughen their standards for getting high quality work most will only approved certain contractors companies with high reputation So when big work is being done on your property check with dropdown... more
Updated on 30-11-2011 -
Created by Hendry Group Posted in :General
Prescribed Fire Safety Installations
Requirements applicable to all Class 1b, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 buildings Recommendations 1. Obtain copies of lists of “fire safety installations” and location drawings provided to the building certifier (council) for establishment of... more
Updated on 17-11-2011
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