This question from a SA developer about what they need to do and provide at the very first meeting of the complex has been answered by Tony Johnson, Horner Management. Question: As a small Developer of a Community Titled Property in South Australia, what am I required to provide for setting up the initial meeting of the complex? GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE PUBLISH NEW Q&As, NEWS … [Read more...]
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SA: Q&A Steps to organising gas connection for apartments
These questions about how lot owners organising a gas connection for apartments has been answered by Tony Johnson, Horner Management. Question: How I go about organising a gas connection for apartments? Does my Strata Corporation have to give permission? If one owner is against gas installation, does that mean I cannot have the gas installed? GET THE LATEST STRATA NEWS / … [Read more...]
SA: Q&A My unit’s not up to fire safety regulations and standards
This question about fire safety regulations and standards has been answered by Tony Johnson, Horner Management. Question: My building inspection revealed that a party wall is lacking in the ceiling space between my unit and the neighbouring unit. According to my building inspector, this is not up to current fire safety regulations and standards. GET THE LATEST STRATA NEWS … [Read more...]
SA: Q&A Who can sign cheques? A Tenant (son of an owner)?
This question about who can sign cheques and the release of funds in a Strata Corporation has been answered by Tony Johnson, Horner Management. Question: Who can sign cheques? The lot owner's son has moved into an apartment as a tenant. Can this tenant be added as a cheque signatory? Is this up to the Bank to authorise? GET THE LATEST STRATA NEWS / ARTICLES DIRECT TO YOUR … [Read more...]
SA: Q&A Strata Records: Providing lot owners details
This question about strata records and access to lot owner information in South Australia has been answered by Tony Johnson, Horner Management. Question: Are Unit Owners required to provide current phone contact and email addresses to their Strata Manager for the strata records? GET THE LATEST STRATA NEWS / ARTICLES DIRECT TO YOUR INBOX HERE Are Unit Owners required to … [Read more...]
SA: Q&A Reimburse for replacing external blinds – 10 years ago!?
This question about time limits for reimbursements - in this case, external blinds has been answered by Tony Johnson, Horner Management. Question: One lot owner had external blinds replaced around 10 years ago, and is now asking for a reimbursement. She has no receipts and she is the only owner left from 10 years ago. Where do we stand? GET THE LATEST STRATA NEWS / ARTICLES … [Read more...]
SA: Q&A No Officers of the Strata Corporation at our Small Scheme
This question about officers of the Strata Corporation and what happens if no-one is able to fill the positions has been answered by Tony Johnson, Horner Management. Question: Our Strata Corporation positions of secretary, presiding officer and treasurer have been held by the same lot owner. They have now resigned and no-one else is able to fill the roles. GET THE LATEST … [Read more...]
SA: Q&A Repairing exhaust fan to stop cooking smells from my unit
This question about cooking smells and the repair or replacement of the exhaust fan has been answered by Tony Johnson, Horner Management. Question: It seems my exhaust fan needs replacing as the neighbour is complaining of cooking smells. Is the repair/replacement my cost or up to the strata to fix? GET THE LATEST STRATA NEWS / ARTICLES DIRECT TO YOUR INBOX HERE My … [Read more...]
SA: Q&A Dealing with disruptive tenants in apartment buildings
This question about what to do about disruptive tenants in apartments has been answered by Tony Johnson, Horner Management. Question: Some disruptive tenants reside in our apartment building. Apart from contacting the owners or calling the police each time there is a problem, does the strata manager, office bearers or committee have any powers in this situation? GET THE … [Read more...]
SA: Q&A Strata Regulations About Fines for Breaking Parking Rules
This question about issues around strata parking and fines in SA have been answered by Tony Johnson, Horner Management. Question: We’re trying to include an addition to our strata regulations concerning fines for breaking strata parking rules. Three of our eight unit owners refuse to vote so they can avoid being caught and fined. GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE PUBLISH NEW Q&AS, … [Read more...]
