This article addressing the best way to protect yourself when conducting the duties of a strata council member has been supplied by Glenn Scott, Civic Legal.The Western Australian State Government has just passed sweeping amendments to the Strata Titles Act 1985 (WA) (Act).These reforms are likely to come into effect in the next six to twelve months.These reforms … [Read more...]
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WA: New Strata Reforms Make Solar For Strata Easy and Safe
This article about how the WA Strata Reforms will make solar in strata easier has been supplied by Tristan Cockman, Justice Legal Pty Ltd and Chiara Pacifici, CP Collaborative.If 50% of Lot owners decide to adopt solar generation capabilities in their strata building or allow an individual Lot to do so, new strata law will now make it easier, and safe.Section 64 of the … [Read more...]
WA: Q&A Can our Strata Manager ban the use of our sweeper?
This Q&A about whether a strata manager can control the use of a sweeper has been answered by Jordan Dinga, Abode Strata.Question: We've been using a resident's sweeper for our large common area for years. Our strata manager will no longer allow the use of the sweeper. No real reason has been given. Is that right?GET THE LATEST STRATA NEWS / ARTICLES DIRECT TO YOUR … [Read more...]
WA State Government Urged to Set Aside Special Cladding Assistance Package in 2019 State Budget
This Media Release discussing Cladding Assistance for WA apartment owners has been provided by Strata Community Association WA.‘Class Actions Loom’ if Owners Left Alone With Financially Crippling BillsThe peak body for WA’s $100 billion strata sector has asked the State Government to stand behind flammable cladding affected apartment owners and make special assistance … [Read more...]
WA: Collapsed Retaining Wall. Can I Claim on Strata Insurance?
These questions about strata insurance for a collapsed retaining wall has been answered by Leonie Milonas, PSC Property Lync Insurance Brokers.Question: My retaining wall is collapsing and the pavers are falling in. Can I claim the repairs and rectification on my strata insurance?GET THE LATEST STRATA NEWS / ARTICLES DIRECT TO YOUR INBOX HEREI purchased a unit in … [Read more...]
WA: Reforms to WA Strata Legislation – As a Lot Owner, Should I Care?
This article about reforms to WA strata legislation has been supplied by Andrew Chambers, Chambers Franklyn Strata Management.As a lot owner or resident in a strata titled property you may or may not realise that you are part of a small community which is governed by state legislation called the Strata Titles Act 1985. As the date suggests, the current legislation was … [Read more...]
WA: Fire Risk Identified in Solar Panel Installation by Cowboy Operators
This Media Release discussing solar panel installations in WA has been provided by Strata Community Association WA.Owners are urged to do their homework before rushing into the solar marketWA apartment owners are being urged to be on the lookout for cowboy solar panel installers in the face of new laws in Western Australia making it easier than ever to install solar … [Read more...]
WA: Q&A Strata Insurance for common driveway
These questions about strata insurance for common driveway have been answered by Leonie Milonas, PSC Property Lync Insurance Brokers.Question: We currently pay Strata Insurance but we do not share a common driveway. We have no other common property. Can we arrange our own strata insurance?GET THE LATEST STRATA NEWS / ARTICLES DIRECT TO YOUR INBOX HEREI have a … [Read more...]
WA: Voluntary Work? How about if you’re getting paid? Are you covered?
This article considers the strata insurance implications when voluntary work such as a Spring Cleaning Busy Bee is carried out at your scheme. Leonie Milonas, PSC Property Lync Insurance Brokers provides the following information.Question: We have a lot owner asking to mow for a fee. For insurance purposes, are they classified as a volunteer, carrying out voluntary work, or … [Read more...]
WA: Strata reforms now law following gazettal of legislation
This Media Release from 20 November 2018 discussing the gazetting of the WA Strata Reforms has been provided by Hon Rita Saffioti BBus MLA, Minister for Transport; Planning; Lands.Modern and clear legislation to provide a simpler, more transparent and accountable strata framework for WAReform will open up new housing and commercial opportunities and support economic … [Read more...]
