Our strata scheme operates an embedded electricity network managed by a third-party provider. Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Embedded Network Code of Practice (CoP)? Does accountability sit solely with the energy provider?
Does a "costs plus" building contract mean we pay actual costs plus a fee?
A builder did concrete cancer remedial works. He presented a costs plus building contract and quoted $80K. Three weeks later, he presented us with a claim of $160K. His evidence of costs consists of photos of the works and empty concrete bags. He refuses to show us receipts, and his claim does not include any line items for labour. Instead, his bags of cement cost ~$550 each.
Are we entitled to see his costs? How do we dispute the claim?
At the last AGM, the body corporate put forward a vote to increase our admin fees.
A substantial amount of admin fees go towards our caretaker, who is also a lot owner. Is the caretaker excluded from voting due to a conflict of interest? Essentially, they are voting for their caretaker fees to go up. Is $200k pa. for caretaking normal?
Some lot owners were not notified about the voting. Does this make voting invalid?
I am an owner of one of 40 units in an 8 story building in Parramatta. The building has had defects and water ingress issues for years.
Due to ongoing neglect of the issues, our insurance company did not renew the insurance and it has lapsed.
Our Strata Management Company resigned due to our insurance situation, but luckily they are still working tirelessly behind the scenes on insurance and trying to assist.
I need a technician to provide a diagnostic investigation of my roof-mounted air conditioner and my roof space. I believe there are defects in the roof space that separates my unit from the surrounding units.
I'd prefer to use an independent technician rather than someone chosen by the committee. Do I have to provide the committee with the details of my chosen technician? What information am I obliged to provide to the committee if I have a technician visiting the scheme to carry out a diagnostic report?
I'm a member of a newly formed owners corporation (OC) committee for a new apartment building. We are part of a larger precinct that includes several other buildings. All buildings within the precinct pay into a precinct maintenance fund. Our building has its own OC, and all the other buildings belong to another OC, both managed by the same OC manager.