Implementing a long-term property maintenance program can offer a multitude of financial and operational advantages. By integrating a robust maintenance plan into your strata management strategy, your property can reap the rewards and avoid missed opportunities. One of the most compelling benefits of adopting a long-term maintenance approach is the empowerment of informed decision-making. With…
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Who is responsible for maintenance and repairs continues to be one of the most prevalent issues for owners and bodies corporate. Waterproof membranes are one of the most common, and misunderstood, maintenance issues within a building. This article will outline the responsibilities for waterproofing membranes along with the common ancillary issues which arise. Common property…
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Winter is well and truly upon us and statistics show that almost half of unit fires are started in the kitchen and 58% of all fire fatalities occur in winter. With winter well and truly here, let’s take the time to brush up of safety measures and be prepared if you haven’t already to reduce…
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When you are selling or purchasing a strata property, there are a few additional considerations compared to freehold properties often overlooked. If you miss any of these critical steps, as the seller your sales contract may be terminated, if for instance you don’t have documented approval for additions made to the property. Or as a…
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At the recent SCA Principals Night Off (April) that I attended we discussed the many changes and challenges since Covid 19, including bullying. In Jason Carlson’s articles and seminars about “Keyboards don’t have feelings” an issue that keeps arising is the bullying and harassment of managers by clients, or individuals within schemes. Bullying and harassment…
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Committee Code of Conduct Explained A committee member who has the ability to vote is subject to a code of conduct. Committee members must have an understanding of the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (BCCM Act) and the code of conduct and must comply with the BCCM Act. They must also act in…
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Community living has its challenges because of the potential for conflict. The proximity of residents to one another in community living and the fact that individuals with diverse backgrounds and views must, as a group, make major decisions, opens itself up to disagreements. If a dispute cannot be resolved internally, the two official avenues for…
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Downsizers and new tenants of community title complexes should familiarise themselves with body corporate by-laws to avoid any foreseeable issues before signing on the bottom line. There are generic by-laws that can be adopted by body corporate complexes covering noise limitations, vehicle obstruction, damage to common property and the like. However, each body corporate makes…
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As we head into a new financial year and Christmas rapidly approaches it is important to set yourself up financially and budget for expenses you don’t often think about – like body corporate fees. If you own an apartment or are looking to invest in one, you are required to pay body corporate fees, commonly…
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Have you ever thought about joining a Body Corporate Committee but are not sure what’s involved? In this article we will explain in simple terms, the duties and functions of each position on a Committee including how the Committee is formed and also what to expect if you are considering joining a Committee. The Body…
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