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Better Ways to Approach Strata Differences

Adversarial mindsets in strata buildings mean that most differences become disputes to be won or lost; rather than challenges to be mediated to a fair compromise between affected stakeholders. And, that has many negative impacts on all strata stakeholders. Inevitably there will be differences between stakeholders in strata, community, and company titled property complexes. But,…

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Caretaking and Letting Agreement Successfully Terminated Due to “Presumed” Insolvency

Most caretaking and letting agreements allow Bodies Corporate to terminate if their onsite manager becomes insolvent. Typically, the process of establishing insolvency is straightforward because the onsite manager is (for example) declared bankrupt or placed into liquidation. But what happens if there isn’t a clear insolvency event? Or the onsite manager claims to be solvent…

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What Does the ACCC’s Final Report Into Insurance in Northern Australia Mean for Strata?

The ACCC released their final report on insurance in Northern Australia late last year as the conclusion of a three-year inquiry. The final report delivered 38 recommendations across 592 pages, however, there were a handful that were highly relevant to everyone in the strata sector. The 592-page report explored in detail the strata, home and contents insurance…

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Should You Accept a New Contract From Your Lift Company?

If you are offered a new lift contract at a reduced rate, should you accept it?  What could possibly go wrong? This article will provide advice to avoid an expensive mistake. If you are happy with your service provider, if they’re doing a good job and not overcharging you, then it’s quite understandable that you’d…

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