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hi Maltman. I’m really sorry to hear of your plight and will watch with interest as we seem to be developing a similar situation in our small block.
We have had discussions about how to handle the situation. We have always thought it would be best to call social services who might also operate from the local council. https://www.ncoss.org.au/ might also have some resources. I’ll do some research and ask around as well.
all the best – a very tricky situation.
great story Sujenna. thanks for sharing your insights.
cheers
MC
hello all, we are on the top floor of a block of 6, and with our top floor neighbour, we are planning to extend our units in to our very adequate roof space.
We had an initial chat with the OC at our recent AGM and there seemed to be broad support. We have now engaged a structural engineer to look at the space and provide a report.
What I would like to know – to get the formal approval of the OC and to have a by-law passed to allow each party sole use of the space above their unit – is there a guideline available on what exactly is needed to present to a GM of the OC? Is there mention of this made in the Strata Schemes development act? (I couldn’t see it on browsing) or available somewhere else?
Our strata manager said: engineer’s report, architectural plans, valuers report to help assess what might be payable to OC. Oh – yes, and a by-law!
We realise we are on a long path towards actually breaking into the roof space, and want to ensure it’s all done by the book and with consideration for our neighbours. Once we have the approval – then the DA fun begins. On this note, we also understand from our SM that council may request fire compliance be re-checked…. any advice on this would also be welcome. In the past 5 years we have upgraded our emergency lighting and exit signs etc. There are smoke detectors in all units and fire doors on the front door of each unit.
I realise this may well be opening a can of worms but hope there are some knowledgeable and learned insights to be had here.
Many thanks
MC.
This is an informative article thanks Jimmy.
We are planning an attic conversion into the ceiling above our unit, and our Strata Manager has noted: “It should be noted that Council will most definitely impose on the Owners Corporation to upgrade their fire safety requirements, this cost would be the liability of the Owners Corporation and without seeing the terms of the schedule, would suggest that this cost alone would be between $30,000 – $50,000.” Ouch!!!!
You have said in the article – – “The first thing you might do as a group is hire a building consultant experienced in negotiating councils away from their Rolls Royce fire safety measures and towards a Toyota Corolla solution”
I presume the costs mentioned above would be the Rolls Royce type – most definitely only need a Corolla here! Could you please suggest the next steps required? and where we might find the building consultant experts required? What type of consultant would this be?
BTW: we are a block of 6, double brick construction, built in 1930s. About 5 years ago we upgraded our common property lighting, fire alarms, exit signs and emergency lighting in common areas and new fire doors on each level. What are the types of upgrades that might be needed above and beyond these fixtures?
Many thanks,
MC.
wow – what an effort you’ve been through. but Congratulations on getting the OC up and running.
All the best, stay positive in knowing the law is behind you.@airman342 said:
I realise that cats do not have a major impact on the common areasI disagree…. i smell them every day when i arrive home, clean up their mess in our common area garden, and generally shoo them away from preying on birds and possums. love cats but hate how owners let them run free.
we are a 6 unit block in Randwick and would highly recommend CF Strata at Kingsford. Chris Haldezos is our manager – professional, prompt, very reasonable fees. would be happy to answer any questions oyu have.
all the best.