Question: The apartment owners upstairs have glued vinyl floors straight onto the concrete. The tenants are very noisy. How does the body corporate assess the noise from the new flooring and the effect it is having on neighbours? Can we make recordings for evidence?
Tyrone Shandiman,
Strata Insurance Solutions Question: Now the requirement to get an insurance valuation has been removed from the legislation, how often do we need to have a valuation done on the building?
Shane White,
Strata Title Consult We discuss the new requirement to have a 10 year plan. Who needs a maintenance plan and the requirements around the administration and sinking fund for your scheme.
Christopher Kerin,
Kerin Benson Lawyers Question: Our Executive Committee believes they can’t refuse permission for the installation of ‘sustainability infrastructure’ like solar panels under the Act. Is this correct?
Debbie Barker,
StrataLoans Question: I live in a complex that needs painting but does not have enough money in the sinking fund. Can the Body Corporate take out a strata loan to get the complex painted?
Nathan Whaley,
National Fire Electrical NSW is in need of reform through the fire protection industry. Unlike other states, NSW is currently lacking a clear direction with compliance/regulation of fire safety practitioners.
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