June Newsletter 2016
Hello again!
Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter. We hope you enjoyed your long weekend!
We would like to share some positive feedback we received from one of our owners. The owner’s building was involved in a complicated insurance matter requiring very costly remedial works. Premium Strata lodged a claim with the building’s insurer as we thought the owners had good grounds for a claim. After several weeks of working closely with the insurance assessor and providing them with the necessary information, the owners were advised that the insurer had accepted indemnity. This was a fantastic result for the Owners Corporation. Jeremy, our strata manager, made a significant difference for this building. Using his strata know-how and detailed understanding of the building and the issues, he managed to secure the best possible outcome for the owners, much to their delight.
It is always nice to receive positive feedback on the work we do. To us it exemplifies what Premium Strata stands for: diamond class service. Having said that, please do let us know if you are not completely satisfied and we will do our utmost to assist you.
We would like to thank you for your continued support!
Leanne Habib, CEO
Inger Brettle, COO
What is new at Premium Strata?
Strata Fees, Strata Levies, Management Fees. What’s the difference?
In last month’s newsletter, we explained how a Strata Plan is funded. All owners in a building are required to pay Strata Levies. This article provides more details around strata levies and strata management fees.
Q&A Strata Repairs Who Is Responsible For Neighbours Roof?
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
Question – Strata repairs who is responsible: I certainly agree that the roof needs replacing and I don’t want to stand in the way of them getting this done but why am I required to fund the repair of my neighbours roof when my roof is fine?
How can apartments be better designed to meet the needs of families with children, as a long-term living arrangement?
Sophie-May Kerr, University of Wollongong
Apartment living represents a major shift in living arrangements from previous detached housing norms. Adjusting to this transition becomes particularly interesting in the case of families with children.
Strata & Community Title Law Reform Position Paper
NSW Fair Trading
The reforms will bring in a legislative framework that is open and transparent, provides more protection for homeowners, minimises disputes and enriches the lives of strata owners and residents.
How Efficient is Your Common Gas Hot Water System?
Catherine Lezer, Director SCA (NSW) and Strata Chairperson
Are you are in a strata with common gas heated hot water? If so grab your gas bill and have a look at the common hot water meter.
Latest News
Changes to NSW Strata Laws
Ross Greenwood, 2GB-873AM
Ross Greenwood speaks to strata law expert Colin Grace from Grace Lawyers about changes to strata laws in NSW.
How to bring renegade members of a strata committee to heel
Jimmy Thomson, Domain
It’s a familiar scenario: someone gets on your strata committees and starts ruling the place on the highly dubious basis of whatever they want is what’s best for everyone.
Tenant faces eviction for keeping psychiatric assistance dog in Mosman unit
Patrick Begley, SMH
“The dog was not disclosed at the commencement of the tenancy and is a breach of the strata by-laws,” a lease termination notice read.
With the rise of apartment living, what’s a nation of pet owners to do?
Emma Power, The Conversation
Australia is a nation of pet owners. Yet as the popularity of apartment living grows, this culture is increasingly at risk from strata regulations that restrict the keeping of animals. Are these laws out of touch?
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