Q&A: Failure of Executive Committee to maintain common property

Q&A: Failure of Executive Committee to maintain common property

Leanne provided a response to a LookUpStrata readers question. The reader wanted to know what can be done to ensure that the Executive Committee fulfills its duty of maintaining common property. We advised the lot owner to put their Strata Managing Agent on notice that the Owners Corporation is in breach of its duties. Read our…

Residential building works – pennywise, but pound foolish

Residential building works – pennywise, but pound foolish

We recommend this article by Bannermans Lawyers. It warns of the risks of accepting a builder’s quotation for remedial work without checking the terms and condition and the use of legal advice. These works are often very costly, and the marginal added cost (as a percentage of the total) of such advice are well worth it. It helps avoid…