NSW: My neighbour has a water fountain in her yard next to my patio. It is like listening to someone urinating into a toilet bowl 24/7. Although the level of noise isn't excessive, could this be considered a nuisance?
QLD Q: We've seen the price of replacement fobs jump to $85 with a new caretaker. Is this charge fair? Can a Caretaker charge whatever they like? What are lot owners paying in other buildings?
NSW Q: Can an owner make a claim directly to the body corporate insurer without the body corporate inspecting the damage and determining responsibility?
QLD Q: We have a large common property expense of $1-1.5 million coming up within 12 months. If we hold an event and fundraise for some of the funds, how do we distribute this money to lot owners?
Deryck Walker from STMI is conducting a national survey aimed at strata managers about staff churn and staff conditions. The motivation for this survey is based on concern around perceived high rates of staff churn in the strata management industry. The survey closes 18 August.
