NSW: Q&A Building Appearance: Changing the appearance of the lot

NSW: Q&A Building Appearance: Changing the appearance of the lot

Question: We would like to replace vertical blinds with plantation shutters. Do we need to ask for approval from our owners corporation? I own a unit on the ground floor of a strata property. When the property was built, the units had vertical blinds installed. We’d like to update the window coverings with plantation shutters….

Reminder: new window safety requirements – 13 March 2018

Reminder: new window safety requirements – 13 March 2018

We have previously posted on the new window safety requirements, which come into effect in NSW on 13 March 2018. “To prevent children falling from windows, all strata buildings in NSW must be fitted with devices that enable their windows to be locked at 12.5cm when the devices are engaged. Owners corporations must have devices installed…

Important window safety requirements for strata buildings

Important window safety requirements for strata buildings

Some time ago we posted on new window safety requirements, which will come into effect on 13 March 2018. “To prevent children falling from windows, all strata buildings in NSW must be fitted with devices that enable their windows to be locked at 12.5cm when the devices are engaged. Owners corporations must have devices installed…

Window and balcony safety video

Window and balcony safety video

The Department of Fair Trading has produced a series of short videos. The first two in the series are about the simple things you can do around your home to prevent these falls. They include easy step-by-step instructions on how to install window safety devices yourself. The third video in the window safety series helps…