The team at Kerin Benson Lawyers has written this handy fact sheet which summarises what you need to know before you start work to improve your strata lot. The general rule is that if you are altering the common property in any way, you will need to get a by-law passed before doing the work. The…
Michael Pobi from Pobi Lawyers has written an interesting article about the theft of mail from strata titled buildings. Whether letterboxes are part of Common Property depend on how your specific strata scheme was registered. The registered strata plan for your building will show you the common property boundaries and lot property in the scheme….
The Domain has written a nice article summarising 10 proof points confirming that you purchased a strata unit in a good block: The entrance hallway or foyer should be clean, bright and welcoming. The lifts should be clean and graffiti free. Neighbours greet each other with a smile Social activities are organised in your block,…
Our friends at Bannermans Lawyers have written a brief overview of what an Owners Corporation can do when they find items dumped on Common Property. Hit this link to read more.
Following the recent storms and floods, Kerin Benson wrote this quick refresher for owners corporation’s and lot owners on what their respective duties are when common property is damaged. Hit this link to read the full article!
Hit this link to a very timely article, written by Kerin Benson Lawyers, on the owners corporation’s duty to maintain and repair common property damaged by storms and wild weather. It provides you with a brief overview of the duties for both owners and the owners corporation when common property is damaged.
Our friends at Bannermans Lawyers made this really useful infographic which explains the difference between Common Property and Lot Property. Please click the image to the right for a large version of the image. It is very helpful in understanding which damage or repairs are covered by the building insurance and for which issues you…