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Hi coconnor
Sad you should be experiencing this kind of behaviour, which is why some groups are calling for building managers to be regulated.
Some professional building managers are regulated by a code of conduct with the industry group they are a member of.
Your action list would include:
- Advise the strata manager in writing of the behaviour
- Ask for the matter to be tabled on the agenda for discussion.
If they don’t change their behaviour then
- Ask the strata manager or executive to include a proposal for new management to be added on an agenda.
This will usually get the members moving and the backlash from the owners/residents will be enough usually to warrant their removal after the managers contract termination period as expired.
good luck
Hi Jocko
From a fire integrity perspective;
The aforementioned resident is in breach of, AS 1905.1 Components for the protection of openings in fire-resistant walls – Fire resistant doorsets, and possibly the Environmental planning and Assessment Act 1979.
From a strata perspective;
He is making illegal changes to common property, and is in breach of the relevant sections of the strata schemes management act and any by-laws you may have about changes to common property or tampering with fire fighting devices.
So to answer your question, yes, recourse is through the appropriate STRATA channels. The fire brigade only deals with fighting fires.
Consult your strata or building manager for an applicable escalation process.
With kind regards
Hi greens
Sounds like you have a fall and ponding issue. Chances are your building is a bit older? and built during older BCA standards.
Your problem may need the services of a professional such as a hydraulic engineer. They can analyse whether there is a storm water diversion issue and compare your problem to current standards.
You can find a good one here: https://www.masterplumbers.com/associations/ahsca/
A report usually goes for $800-$1200. Probably a good investment, especially if they find there is a definite deficiency in the building.
Hi bomb thrower
Mr S is right. There is a standard key which you can get from any locksmith called an “NMB key” and this is usually sufficient, unless they have been rekeyed after installation.
In most buildings now, Ausgrid, (formerly Energy Australia) are updating the metres to wireless telemetry so they can dial in and read your usage remotely. They’ve done a few of ours already.
For your specific problem you need to clarify.
- Whether the circuit breakers (RCDs) themselves are getting on and may need replacing.
- Whether you can tap in and by pass the current circuit breakers that keep on tripping, and set up your own circuit breakers with your unit.
- Whether this is compliant with the BCA and other fire legislation.
- You may need to engage the services of an electrical engineer and an electrician to carry out the work, as well as a solicitor for setting up the exclusive use by-laws, as well as an EGM/AGM to approve them.
With all this hassle, it sounds like its easier giving the key to all the owners to have just in case power goes off.
Kind regards
Hi harmony
I recommend to all my owners that they contact Regupol and fill out the strata enquiry form (it’s posted on our website HERE).
They will recommend the best solution and they do most of the home work for you, to help get it over the line. Whether you’re laying cork, carpet, tiles or floor boards they can specify the required standard under the BCA (building code of Australia).
Their website is HERE:
As per the NSW act
Schedule 3 Constitution of executive committee of the owners corporation and meetings of executive committee
(Section 20)
2. Constitution of executive committees for strata schemes with more than 2 lots
(1) This clause applies to an owners corporation for a strata scheme comprising more than 2 lots.
(2) The executive committee is to consist of such number of members, being not more than 9, as the owners corporation may determine.
Hi Jamie
The problem with delegating your proxy is that that proxy holder has the final say on the poll vote for the EC nominations. On other matters you can ask them to vote a particular way.
So really, it comes down to a matter of trust with your nominated proxy. You can ask them to vote for a particular person, but they really don’t have to.
The best solution is for you to be there, or have a proxy you trust to do your bidding.
Hope this helps