Since the 2014 Lacrosse building fire in Melbourne, there has been heated debate, publicity and government enquiries with respect to non-compliant building materials used in new strata developments. In 2018, new ministerial guidelines are set to ban the use of these products with harsher penalties in place for builders and
A breach of professional duty: Do you understand the risk?
Owners Corporation (OC) Committees are within their rights to proceed with litigation against their Strata Manager for a breach of professional duty if they believe the professional services provided are directly responsible for a financial loss incurred by the Owners Corporation. While the breach may merely be an error in
3 key challenges that impact Strata Insurance, and how you can tackle them.
The role of a Strata Manager is continually increasing in complexity and responsibility. Below we address some key challenges affecting properties that can also impact the Strata Insurance – asbestos, non-compliant cladding, and property defects. Unfortunately the frequency at which Strata Managers are faced with these issues is growing, and
Disregarding property valuations could cost Strata Managers & Committees
You’ve sought professional advice and obtained a valuation. Now the question is; do you take it or leave it? When it comes to determining a Building Sum Insured, disregarding professional advice could be detrimental to everyone concerned: the property owner, the Owners Corporation (OC) Committee and you, the Strata Manager.
Terrorism Insurance Act: Strata Insurance Levy Changes
From July 1, 2017, some residential Strata Insurance policies will experience significant total premium changes as a result of amendments to the Terrorism Insurance Act 2003 (Cth). The changes apply Australia wide, and relate to the introduction of a Terrorism Levy. What are the changes? Property types eligible for insurance
Hello airbnb guests… goodbye insurance cover
The boom in internet accommodation sites like Airbnb has led to more Australians opening their doors to people we don’t know. But what if something goes wrong? Lia de Sousa, Director of Resolute Property Protect, checks out what happens after strangers check-in. It’s Saturday night and you’re catching up over
Why Management Liability Insurance is essential for all Strata Management businesses.
Owning and running a Strata Management firm carries with it significant responsibility and risk. Wrongful acts by directors, dishonest acts by employees, harassment, wrongful dismissal and statutory fines and penalties are just a few exposures that can threaten the financial sustainability of your business. Management Liability Insurance is designed to
The value of using a Strata Insurance Broker
With the online insurance market becoming increasingly popular, the role of an Insurance Broker for things like your vehicle or home may appear less relevant. When it comes to Strata Insurance however, it’s a very different story. With complex legislation and the intricate, highly involved nature of managing Strata Insurance
Resolute’s Guide to All Things Strata Insurance
Are your Strata clients often confused about Strata Insurance, what it covers, and the other insurance policies they need in place to protect their assets? Below we answer the most common questions we get asked on Strata Insurance, to help you guide your clients through this often confusing area of insurance.
Office Bearers Liability – An option or a must have?
What is Office Bearers Liability Insurance? Office Bearers Liability Insurance is an important cover designed to provide protection to the Owners Corporation Committee members against losses arising from alleged wrongful acts committed in the course of carrying out their duties as the committee. In what is becoming an increasingly litigious
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