September 2022 Newsletter

September 2022 Newsletter

New Look Monthly Premium Strata Newsletter, information on contractors, dogs in apartments and the NRL finals CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT The strata industry relies heavily on contractors to help maintain the overall appearance of buildings, along with routine service and maintenance of mechanical assets and common areas. Fire compliance, lift servicing, HVAC and plumbing generally make up…

Why is it important to have a Licensed Strata Manager?

Why is it important to have a Licensed Strata Manager?

In a previous article, we wrote about the possibility for a strata titled building to be self-managed, rather than appointing a strata managing agent. Owners Corporations are legally entitled to manage their own affairs, however usually owners either do not have the required expertise, time or are willing to take on this responsibility. In this article, we will…

Q&A Yapping Dogs

Q&A Yapping Dogs

I live in a very large Strata unit complex and there is an overload of dogs here – almost like a Canine Hotel – but all in all they are well mannered but there are those, that, at times bark and yap for an hour to 5 hours at a time. I find it to be very…

Q&A Yapping Dogs

Q&A Yapping Dogs

I live in a very large Strata unit complex and there is an overload of dogs here – almost like a Canine Hotel – but all in all they are well mannered but there are those, that, at times bark and yap for an hour to 5 hours at a time. I find it to be very…

Contractor Management

Contractor Management

Contractor Management The strata industry relies heavily on contractors to help maintain the overall appearance of buildings, along with routine service and maintenance of mechanical assets and common areas. Fire compliance, lift servicing, HVAC and plumbing generally make up most of the on-going preventative maintenance required within a residential building. Also, if buildings are still…

Pet Permission Process in Your Building – Pet Fees to be banned in NSW

Pet Permission Process in Your Building – Pet Fees to be banned in NSW

The NSW Government is making significant strides to make pet ownership in units more accessible to residents. Last month, the government introduced a new bill prohibiting owners from charging fees or bonds to residents who own pets. The government has stated that these fees are deemed costly, unnecessary, and unreasonable since property owners already contribute…