Spring bushfires in suburban areas of the Sunshine Coast in QLD, are a grave reminder that you don’t have to live in a rural area to be impacted by bushfires. The ferocity of these fires in early September, followed by horrific blazes across NSW, QLD, SA and VIC has seen
Aluminium Cladding – FAQs for Strata Managers
Since the 2014 Lacrosse building fire in Melbourne, there has been heated debate, publicity and extensive enquiries with respect to non-compliant Aluminium Composite Panels (ACPs) in strata property developments. The notorious Grenfell Tower fire in London, 2017 perpetuated this further, sending authorities and occupants of multi-level buildings into a panicked
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
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
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
Strata Law Reform in NSW: Insurance
With the most significant Strata Law Reform* package in decades passing the NSW Parliament, it is essential that as a Strata Manager, you understand how these changes are going to impact the duties and obligations you have to your clients come November 30, 2016. While many of the new laws affecting
The problems with running a business from a residential strata property
Running a small business out of a residential strata unit may cause major issues in relation to insurance. Not only can it increase the risk of a public liability claim, but it can also change the property classification from residential strata to commercial strata. A change in property classification almost
Volunteering at your Strata property. Is it worth the risk?
Strata residents often volunteer for odd jobs around their Strata property. However, they also tend to volunteer with the belief that they’re covered for Personal Accident under Strata Insurance if they become injured. Unfortunately this isn’t always the case! Ensure your clients are fully informed of what is covered before
Strata Insurance doesn’t cover items in your storage cage
The rapid rise of apartment-style strata living across Australian cities has coincided with a significant increase in the number of people using storage cages to store their belongings. This trend has come about due to the limited space in many modern apartments. Unfortunately, an increase in the use of storage