Does an uncertified private road put our strata at risk?

By Neziah,

We have over 10 homes on large blocks along a 1 km sealed private road, installed some 30 years ago.

We have public liability insurance for the road, but we can't find any information as to whether the road has been certified. Council has no records or information.

If the road has not been certified, could this cause us any insurance or liability issues?

Can one committee member block an emergency lift repair?

By Neziah,

The lift in our highrise broke down at 7pm. The lift company quote a $600 call-out fee. Our secretary declined to pay, and the lift company arrived 7 am the next morning. We arrived home late to an out-of-order lift, with no notice from the committee and no signage posted. Like other residents in the building, we have health issues.

We have more than enough funds to pay this fee. Can one person delay a lift breakdown that affects the building and any disabled residents?