There are many different forms of agreement drafted by contractors and clients setting out the obligations of each party to the agreement. Some forms of agreement are great, covering off all the important stuff such as details of the service including standards to be provided and the payment terms for the service. Then there are…
Subject to usage levels and the extent of effective preventative maintenance having been provided, lifts that are 20 or more years old are due for a major modernisation. Equipment of this age will typically experience high breakdown rates, trapped passenger incidents and be generally unreliable. The lift(s) will also exhibit signs such as outdated and…
Does your Body Corporate supply services to owners and occupiers within your scheme? This practice is perfectly legal provided that the legislated requirements to enter into an enforceable agreement are reached. An agreement is required to provide certainty when seeking recovery of the Body Corporate’s costs paid for providing the service benefiting the owner or…
Whether you’re new to the world of strata or already have an active role within your scheme, understanding how to properly engage and manage a service contract is essential. Bodies Corporate are often faced with considering engagement of service contractors to complete various essential services. The scope of services and the terms can vary greatly…