This Q&A about the WA requirements for evacuation notices and planning for emergencies has been answered by Greg McCulloch, Westside Fire Services.Question: Can you please guide me as to the ruling on evacuation notices? Where should they be placed and is there a size regulation?GET THE LATEST STRATA NEWS / ARTICLES DIRECT TO YOUR INBOX HEREAnswer: The number … [Read more...]
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WA: Q&A Plumbing Problems in My Unit. Who pays for Investigating the Cause?
This Q&A about plumbing problems in a unit and who is responsible for the cost of fixing the issue has been answered by Jordan Dinga, Abode Strata.Question: I have plumbing problems in my unit. Who pays for the cost of investigating the cause, clearing the pipes and digging up of pavement etc, or is this a lot owner responsibility?GET THE LATEST STRATA NEWS / … [Read more...]
When you’re buying a strata title property in WA, know what you are buying into
This is the transcript of the video discussion about the things you need to know when buying a strata title property in WA. This conversation is between Daniel Eigenmann, Capita Finance and Shane White, Strata Title Consult.Daniel: If you're looking to buy a property in the next few weeks or months, there is a good chance you will be buying into a strata title property. … [Read more...]
WA: Q&A Is Mould in Apartment After a Cyclone Covered by Insurance?
These questions about whether mould is covered by insurance in a strata property have been answered by Leonie Milonas, PSC Property Lync Insurance Brokers. Question: After Cyclone Veronica, units in our complex now have mould. Is mould covered by insurance or would this be a lot owner problem? GET THE LATEST STRATA NEWS / ARTICLES DIRECT TO YOUR INBOX HEREWe have an … [Read more...]
WA: Q&A Proxy Voting and the Validity of the Proxy Form
This Q&A about proxy voting in Western Australia has been answered by Andrew Chambers, Chambers Franklyn Strata Management.Question: What requirements would need to be satisfied for a valid proxy form during the proxy voting process in Western Australia?GET THE LATEST STRATA NEWS / ARTICLES DIRECT TO YOUR INBOX HERECould you clarify whether or not a proxy form … [Read more...]
Seller’s Duties of Disclosure under WA’s Strata Title Reforms
This article addressing the strata seller’s duties of disclosure under the WA’s Strata Title Reforms has been supplied by Anthony Quahe, Civic Legal.The amendments proposed to the Strata Titles Act 1985 (WA) (the Act) introduce new disclosure obligations for sellers of strata titles.This article will look at what information the sellers of strata lots need to give to … [Read more...]
WA: How Will the New Strata Titles Legislation Affect our Council of Owners?
This article about how the reforms to WA strata legislation will affect the council of owners has been supplied by Andrew Chambers, Chambers Franklyn Strata Management.How will the coming reforms in WA affect the way the Council of Owners operates? We cover the major changes you need to know about if you are a part of the Council of Owners in your scheme.Functions and … [Read more...]
WA: Q&A Who Should Have Access to Universal Keys / Remotes?
This Q&A about universal keys / remotes and security has been answered by Jordan Dinga, Abode Strata.Question: Coming home to find my garage wide open, I discover one of the lot owners has a universal remote. How can one lot owner have control over the security of other lots?GET THE LATEST STRATA NEWS / ARTICLES DIRECT TO YOUR INBOX HEREI am an owner occupier of … [Read more...]
WA: May, Shall and Must – Terminology of the New WA Strata Legislation
This reference article provides definitions of terms May, Shall and Must to help you understand the new WA Strata Legislation by Shane White, Strata Title Consult.As with all statutes, there are words which are specifically used which have a particular meaning and the Strata Titles Act 1985 (the STA) has plenty of them.In most cases, you will find that these … [Read more...]
WA: Maintenance Planning and Insurance: The Strata Titles Amendment Act 2018 (STAA 2018)
This article discusses Maintenance Planning and Insurance under the upcoming WA Strata Reforms. Maintenance and insurance seem to go hand in hand, as one affects the other. The article has been provided by Leonie Milonas, PSC Property Lync Insurance Brokers and David Chokolich, HFM Asset Management.Maintenance Planning – What is it?One of the functions of a strata … [Read more...]
