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Completing an Occupiers’ Statement and sending it to the Commissioner’s Office every year sounds easy enough to do, so why does this seemingly straight forward exercise tend to generate so much confusion and angst? In this article, we have answered the most commonly asked questions from bodies corporate with regards to occupier’s statements. I am…
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Noise issues are likely to be enhanced even more during the COVID pandemic, where there are more people at the building than usual because they’re working from home, self-isolating or vulnerable. Then there’s the thorny issue of how to deal with noise and nuisance issues from the younger members of our strata community. Children and…
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Taking into consideration all elements of the facility management process can be an expensive, and often time-consuming, exercise. One of the most important tasks Facility Managers are faced with is identifying the most cost-effective solutions to issues that may arise. This generally comes down to ensuring the workplace is efficient in its day-to-day processes. There…
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Maintenance disputes are the single biggest issue that results in adjudication applications and information inquiries to the Commissioner’s Office. The general position is that; owners are responsible for maintaining their own lots; and the body corporate is responsible for maintaining the common property. However, there are a number of exceptions to the general position and…
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