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Burst Water Pipe - which insurer do I lodge a claim with?
LookUpStrata
We recently received a question from one of our subscribers confused about who to lodge an insurance claim through for damage caused by a burst water pipe.
When it comes to property defect claims, if you live in a Strata property, you - including everyone who owns property in the Strata title - only get one shot!
NSW: Is A Proxy Entitled To Vote on Behalf of the Estate of A Deceased Lot Owner?
Michael Pobi, Pobi Lawyers
In the situation of a deceased estate, could a proxy attend a general meeting of an owners corporation and vote on motions on behalf of the estate of the deceased lot owner?
NSW: Does an owner have the right to hassle a tenant to fix a noise transference issue?
Paula Byrnes, Metropolitan Strata Reports
Who is responsible for minimising apartment noise which transfers between lots, especially when we are discussing a tenancy situation? How could a strata report help?
Peter Greenham, Independent Inspections Living with pets in strata units has always had its challenges, especially in relation to the management of the complex and common property areas.What to do about a persistent 'water leak'? Maybe carry out a little investigating first!
NSW: How are successful strata title scheme meetings run?
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
This article explains how typical strata title meetings, such as Annual General Meetings (AGM) or Extraordinary General Meetings (EGM) are run.
Perth Urbanist Density is more than just lots of taller buildings. It is an engine for city growth that can benefit health and wellbeing and improve your day to day life. Perth Urbanist produced this video to communicate the value of compact neighbourhoods, and illustrate the Top Five Benefits of Density.
Allison Benson,
Kerin Benson Lawyers
Strata & community title lawyers are constantly asked about the validity of owners corporation decision making. Why is this an issue?
Queensland Waters Down ‘Off the Plan’ Protection Laws - See more at: http://sourceable.net/queensland-waters-down-off-the-plan-protection-laws/#sthash.Y9OIcQxd.dpufVIC:
