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FIRE RISK AND LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES – BEST PRACTICE

The rise in popularity of light electric vehicles (LEVs) like e-scooters and e-bikes has led to an increase in fires caused by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in Australia. These batteries store large amounts of energy, making them volatile.

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CAN UTILITY SERVICE PROVIDERS ENTER INTO A LOT WITHOUT NOTICE?

Disputes over access to utility services in community titles schemes commonly arise, leading to uncertainty and tensions between those involved.

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ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN STRATA PERTINENT CONSIDERATIONS

The issue of electrical vehicles in strata has already become a significant issue, as bodies corporate attempt to balance the rights of individuals.

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VALID COMMITTEE DECISIONS

In this article, we explain the different ways in which committee decisions can be made and also bust a few myths on how some decisions purported to be valid, are in fact not.

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RENOVATING A LOT IN A BODY CORPORATE

Before renovating your lot in a community title scheme, it is crucial that you consider these points. A failure to do so could result in further costs, delays and disputes.

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IS STRATA A FOURTH TIER OF GOVERNMENT?

strata title represents a new and subsidiary form of governance often referred to as the ‘fourth tier of government.’

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REGULAR & PREVENTATIVE BUILDING MAINTENANCE

All exterior building surfaces naturally deteriorate over time but with regular maintenance and strategic repairs, you can add years to the life of your building

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DO WE NEED A THIRD FUND?

If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got. This article leads on from my earlier article on Making your Scheme Competitive to Insurers and the idea I present today stems from a discussion I had with a developer client in WA. They have a $100+ million building in northern WA…

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ENHANCING STRATA LIVING: THE IMPORTANCE OF PROACTIVE MAINTENANCE FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS

Did you know that for every $1 invested in preventative maintenance, property owners can save up to $4 in reduced energy costs? According to a study conducted by the Queensland Government Energy Efficiency department, proactive maintenance offers significant cost-saving benefits for strata properties. At Delta Temp Climate Solutions, we understand the pivotal role that air…

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GUIDE TO BY-LAWS

By-laws are an integral part of the administration of a body corporate. The purpose of by-laws is to provide the committee with the power to regulate the use of lots, body corporate assets and common property. Committees have a statutory obligation to enforce the body corporate’s by-laws. However, by-laws are often forgotten about until they…

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