This article about the need for regular smoke and fire barrier inspections has been written by Greg McCulloch, Westside Fire Services. The purpose of a building’s passive fire and smoke system is to contain both fire and smoke to one location by preventing it from spreading from barrier to barrier. In a building, there are various systems, such as firewalls, smoke barriers, … [Read more...]
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WA: When can an Administrator of a Strata Company be Appointed Under the Strata Titles Act?
This article about seeking an order to appoint an administrator of a strata company in WA has been supplied by Anthony Quahe, Civic Legal. Appointment of Administrator Key Points Only the SAT can appoint an administrator to a strata company An administrator can be appointed to resolve a strata dispute It is a last resort It may be appropriate where the … [Read more...]
WA: Leasehold Strata Schemes: an Introduction
This article about Leasehold strata schemes has been supplied by Anthony Quahe, Civic Legal. The amendments to the Strata Titles Act 1985 (WA) will see a new form of land ownership, leasehold strata schemes, introduced to Western Australia. Leasehold strata will operate under the same framework as existing strata and survey-strata schemes. However, they contain some key … [Read more...]
WA’s New Strata Regulations Are Now With Parliament
This Media Release from 20 December 2019 discussing the following key developments for the WA Strata Reforms regarding the Regulations has been provided by Landgate. Our State’s amended strata laws and new regulations will support the growing number of West Australians who own, work or live in a strata property, as well as those looking to buy. GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE … [Read more...]
WA: What, When, Where – Maintenance Plans
This article about changes to maintenance plans and what you need to know has been provided by Shane White, Strata Title Consult. All strata schemes require maintenance at some stage or another. No matter if your strata scheme is a single level 2 to 9 Lot scheme or a multi level high rise building. The requirement for maintenance can be found in Part 8 of the new Strata … [Read more...]
WA: Q&A Steps to Take When Dealing With Defects From Water Leaks
This Q&A article about dealing with defects from water leaks in WA has been supplied by David Clark, Houspect WA. Question: My unit was impacted by water leaks following a major storm a few years ago and now has many defects. I'm not sure how to go about getting this fixed. GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE PUBLISH NEW Q&AS, NEWS AND ARTICLES TO THE SITE My block of units has had … [Read more...]
WA: Strata disputes in the SAT: do time limits apply?
This article about time limits for strata disputes in the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) in WA has been supplied by Anthony Quahe, Civic Legal. The recent amendments to the Strata Titles Act 1985 (WA) (the ACT) will give the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) sole jurisdiction for the resolution of strata disputes. SAT works to a variety of time limits, depending … [Read more...]
WA: Q&A Stopping A Neighbour From Blocking My View
This Q&A about whether you can stop an apartment neighbour our for erecting a pergola and blocking your view has been answered by Shelley Fitzgerald, Allsorts Community Strata. Question: A neighbouring resident wants to erect a pergola on their balcony. How do I stop the neighbour from erecting the pergola and blocking my view? GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE PUBLISH NEW Q&As, … [Read more...]
WA: Top 9 Tips for Gaining Control Over Your Maintenance Budget
This article about gaining control over your maintenance budget in Western Australia has been written by Greg McCulloch, Westside Fire Services. To gain greater control of your maintenance budget the council of owners should nominate and train a responsible person to oversee all matters relating to each of major building services. GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE PUBLISH NEW Q&AS, … [Read more...]
WA: Appealing Decisions of the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT)
This article about appealing decisions of the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) in WA has been supplied by Anthony Quahe, Civic Legal. The amendments to the Strata Titles Act 1985 (WA) (the Act) passed at the end of 2018 will make the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) the sole forum for the resolution of strata disputes. This article will look at the rights of appeal … [Read more...]
