It is likely your unit or townhouse does not have an individual water meter as most apartment buildings in NSW have only one main meter. This is due to it not being a requirement for new developments until 2014. Monitoring usage in strata buildings For those buildings with only one master water meter, costs are […]
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Apr
Apr
Strata schemes and electricity issues. The electrical meter room in a strata building are usually on common property but individual units meters are now supplied and owned by the Electricity provider, for example, AGL, Origin Energy. Changes to electricity supply meters in strata buildings The ‘Power of Choice’ is government implemented electricity industry-wide reforms set […]
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Dec
Dec
Noise and strata. Do you have problems with noise in a residential strata scheme? Noise is a concern for many people in strata buildings and community associations and is one of the most common complaints when people are living in close proximity. Time restrictions regarding noise in strata Time restrictions on residential activities are determined […]
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Nov
Nov
Information about NSW level 2 water restrictions on strata buildings. Water restrictions commencing December 2019. Level two water restrictions which will apply to residents living in the Greater Sydney, Blue Mountains and Illawarra Regions will be enforced from 10th December 2019. This has been triggered by the expectation that dam levels around Sydney and Illawarra […]
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Nov
Nov
By-law problems in strata schemes. All strata schemes have a set of by-Laws (rules) that owners, occupiers and, in some cases, even visitors must follow. By-laws cover issues such as whether or not pets are permitted on the scheme, how smoking is regulated, parking, noise, and the conduct of residents and visitors. Compliance with these […]
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Aug
Aug
Information about having pets in strata buildings. ** Please read a more recent blog following the legislation change on 25 August 2021 here ** For those who are, or would like to become, a pet owner in a strata scheme, here are the facts you need to know according to the NSW Fair Trading. The RSPCA claims that 63 […]
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Aug
Aug
Published by Fair Trading NSW, the Strata Living publication will guide you through what you need to know if you rent or own a strata property. Use this guide to understand how a strata scheme works including the roles, rights and responsibilities of owners, tenants and strata professionals and deal with common issues and practical […]
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Jul
Jul
This article outlines what needs to be considered before undertaking renovations in a strata property whether it’s to an individual lot or common property. The Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 differentiates between three main renovation categories. Below provides some basic guidance only and you should discuss the nature of your works with your strata manager […]
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Sep
Sep
The ‘Kids Don’t Fly’ safety campaign, an initiative of Kids Health, the Child Health Promotion Unit at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead states that approximately 50 children per year fall from windows or balconies in Australia. Unfortunately, this results with many children being seriously injured and sometimes even resulting in death. In 2010 across NSW, 34 […]
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Sep
Sep
Changes to strata by-Laws in NSW. In November 2016 changes to the Strata Management Act and the Strata Management Regulations introduced new model by-laws that can be used for new strata schemes or adopted by an Owners Corporation. These changes also included a requirement that any strata plans registered prior to the commencement of the […]
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