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Over the past 5 years, there has been a significant change in technology with “smarter” devices now being installed into apartment blocks. More equipment is using sensors, connecting to the internet and providing real-time monitoring information back to strata committees to help them better manage their buildings. In this point of view, 10 of these…
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If you invest in, own or occupy a residential or mixed-use strata building, it likely contains substantial assets, infrastructure, plant and equipment requiring periodic maintenance. Both maintaining and keeping records of maintenance is required for not only the protection of the assets and smooth running of the building, but also in some cases to achieve…
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There is a common myth that orders made by Adjudicator’s are not worth the paper they’re written on. Not only is this myth untrue, but the consequences for non-compliance can be severe. This was the case recently for two individuals who deliberately disobeyed an Adjudicator’s Order over a prolonged period of time. Both were brought…
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Taking into account the number of calls we receive on the issue, water damage is a hot topic for lot owners and bodies corporate. In doing a bit of basic research for this article, I came to understand that in Australia, water damage insurance claims are a big part of the insurance market. Here’s one…
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