Adrian Mueller, JS Mueller & Co The effect of this decision is that it will be more difficult for an owners corporation to replace items of common property that are old and worn but can still be maintained or repaired.
Question: Can our Body Corporate demand Vacant Possession to undertake waterproofing repairs to common property? With no choice to stay in the unit, shouldn’t alternative accommodation be supplied at their cost?
Leanne Habib,
Premium Strata Question: An single lot owner wants the owners corporation to install a stair lift for the use of her friends. It will not benefit to any owner, will require ongoing maintenance and cause on obstruction.
Jane Giacobbe,
Strata Reports Victoria Question: In a three lot scheme with little or no common areas, do we need to form an owners corporation or can we agree to act independently. What is the minimum we are required to do?
Wayne Stevens, UOAQ PresidentWe have two suggestions regarding strata insurance valuations: 1. Obtain more frequent valuations from quantity surveyors, and 2. Find a quantity surveyor who charges less for follow-up valuations.
Andrew Terrell, Bright & Duggan With a quality 10 year Capital Works fund plan budgeted properly from day dot, a scheme should now have little need to raise a special levy for capital expenditure in future years.
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NSW Fair Trading is seeking feedback on the discussion paper, Building Stronger Foundations. Comments received will used to shape the design and scope of the reforms to the building and construction sector. Have your say by 24 July.
NSW: City of Sydney Grants Open
Would a grant help you get your local project up and running? The City of Sydney’s community, environmental, cultural and business grants are open until 22 July. Grants support projects that involve genuine community participation and help residents, workers and visitors in the City of Sydney area. Find Out More...
QLD: Combustible Cladding Checklist Part 2
Identified building owners have until the 31 July to ensure that they have completed part 2 of the three-part Safer Buildings Combustible Cladding Checklist. For more information on obtaining quotes for the audit, see this recent ⚠️alert: QBCC warns owners to obtain competitive quotes for Safer Buildings Audit and more about the Safer Buildings Audit, including deadline extensions and important dates here.
Positions Vacant
State: Victoria Location: South Melbourne Role/Position: Owners Corporation Managers & Assistants Email: [email protected] Link: More Information
