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...]
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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...]
WA: Q&A Cost Recovery By Law and Recovering Outstanding Fees
This Q&A about recovering outstanding fees in WA has been answered by Elizabeth Florence, Abode Strata. Question: In our self managed scheme, one owner owes money for the painting of the eaves. To recover outstanding fees, can we sue him for the money owed plus all costs to do so? GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE PUBLISH NEW Q&As, NEWS AND ARTICLES TO THE SITE We have some … [Read more...]
WA: Making Improvements to Common Areas in Strata
This article discussing improvements to common areas in WA has been provided by Debbie Barker, StrataLoans. Living in strata title communities is on the increase in Australia due to affordability of this type of homeownership, the availability of facilities for owners, the increased security and the fact that someone else is doing the maintenance around your property. GET … [Read more...]
WA: Q&A Can Our Strata Company Appoint a Strata Manager Without a Meeting
This Q&A about whether half of the committee can appoint a new strata manager has been answered by Shelley Fitzgerald, Allsorts Community Strata. Question: Some of the Strata Company have appointed a new Strata Manager without Extraordinary Meeting of owners or requesting a meeting of all members of the Council. Can this be done? GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE PUBLISH NEW Q&As, … [Read more...]
WA: Do You Still Have Asbestos in Your Building?
This article discussing asbestos in WA buildings and changes to the way this will be handled with the upcoming WA Strata Reforms has been provided by Leonie Milonas, PSC Property Lync Insurance Brokers. Asbestos is a banned building product that can no longer be used. Despite this, it still exists in many buildings today. The product was banned from 31st December … [Read more...]
WA: Refurbishment Works – Consider the Impact on Fire Safety
This article about refurbishment work and their possible impact on fire safety in Western Australia has been written by Greg McCulloch, Westside Fire Services. All refurbishment work is required to comply with the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and must not impact on the fire safety of the occupants of the existing building. GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE PUBLISH NEW Q&AS, NEWS … [Read more...]
