Andrew Francis
Andrew Francis is the Director of Safer Buildings Group and works extensively with bodies corporate, strata managers and building managers across Queensland on complex building compliance, fire safety, defect, and remediation matters.
Joshua Bernie
I am a Senior Associate in the property, planning and projects team at Swaab, specialising in the resolution of strata and construction related disputes.
With over 10 years’ of experience in both Australia and the United Kingdom, I have acted for owners corporations, developers, builders and owners in all manner of strata, construction and property related disputes. I have conducted proceedings in the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal, the Local Court, the Supreme Court and the Land and Environment Court.
Can building managers use drones for balcony inspections?
Our building manager uses a drone to carry out 'balcony audits'.
They are checking on balcony furniture, pot plants etc.
This seems like a gross invasion of privacy. Would Committee approval be required for this type of inspection?
Matthew Armota
Matthew Armota is the Principal of Archer Lawyers, a boutique NSW practice, and brings extensive experience from boutique, national and international law firms. He practises across strata and community title, building and construction, planning and environment, property and development, and litigation and dispute resolution. In strata, Matthew advises on common property and repair obligations, building defects and statutory warranties, by-law disputes and enforcement, levies, and owners corporation decision making.
Who Should Receive a Notice to Comply for a Tenant’s By-Law Breach?
If the lot is leased and the resident breaches a by-law, whose name do we place on the notice to comply? Is the notice sent to the resident or the owner, and should the lot owner be held accountable for the occupant of their lot?