Karina Heinz,
Progressive Strata Services Question: The garden outside my unit never gets maintained as I’m the only one affected. How can I ensure garden maintenance is scheduled and regular?
There are some worrying trends emerging in the caretaking industry as a direct result of the disruptive influence of companies offering short term letting services such as Airbnb online.
While Owners Corporations are obliged by law to keep records - including building defect records - the law doesn’t say that they have to be complete, accurate or true.
Greg McCulloch,
Westside Fire Services
Good housekeeping, effective maintenance and routine servicing are paramount in ensuring building occupants are safe in the event of a fire. Check out our 6 steps to apartment safety.
Flavia Ger,
Ace Body Corporate Management Question: Our strata manager wanted immediate access to units to check on strata maintenance needs. Are they required to provide a reasonable amount of notice to gain access?
The Legislative Council An inquiry has commenced into the role of private certification in protecting building standards and the adequacy of consumer protections for owners and purchasers of new buildings, as well as limitations on building insurance and compensation schemes.
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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.
