The start of a new financial year is often associated with personal tax returns, but it is also important for strata schemes. It’s not just another date. It’s an opportunity to review the building's financial position, upcoming maintenance and priorities for the months ahead.
While most strata committees cover the insurance basics, some issues can be overlooked without careful oversight. Lesser-known or easily missed exposures can cause serious trouble down the line, so it’s important to stay informed.
Attitudes have changed, and pets are considered family. It makes sense that all forms of housing accommodate them. If you’re considering buying or renting in a strata scheme, your rights to animal companionship are stronger than ever.
Security concerns in strata buildings are common, but when they arise, it’s important that residents know who to contact. While a strata manager can play a key role in some matters, certain things are well out of their bounds, like emergency threats.
Strata owners switch strata managers because the service doesn’t meet expectations. Communication and cost are the most common complaints, but those words cover a range of frustrations from missed repairs to poor follow-up and a lack of trust.
What are strata committees? Essentially, they represent the owners corporation as their elected representatives, with responsibilities ranging from managing finances and budgets to overseeing maintenance, repairs and creating by-laws.
Communities shift over time—what made sense five years ago may no longer reflect how residents use shared spaces or manage practical concerns. When strata by-laws become outdated, there is a clear legal pathway for how to make a change in NSW.
Many strata owners underestimate the time, knowledge and effort required to maintain harmony. This is why a professional strata manager is essential—they ensure compliance, financial stability, smooth operations and prevent costly mistakes and disputes.
Many strata owners assume minor remedial works don’t require approval and proceed without it, but that’s not always the case. Breaching planning laws or the Design and Building Practitioners Act (DBPA) can result in various penalties and complications.
Mediation at Fair Trading NSW is a structured negotiation process facilitated by an impartial mediator, offering a practical and cost-effective alternative for resolving strata disputes when higher-level intervention is needed.
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