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
Are you storm ready?
Do your OC clients know what steps to take if their apartment or unit is damaged in a storm? Renee Cassidy, Claims Manager at Resolute Property Protect advises her top tips for you to share with your clients should their property suffer damage during a severe weather event. It’s a wintery
Crisis Management Part 3: Careful planning can stop a crisis from turning into a disaster.
Detailed planning and preparation is essential to protect the liability exposure and brand reputation of your Strata Management business in a crisis. Part 3 of our Crisis Management series builds upon Part 2, outlining in detail the crucial elements you need to consider to ensure you have the capability to
Crisis Management Part 2: Preparation is everything
A crisis may occur at any time and can impact your business in a number of ways. Despite many years of good work in building a strong and favourable image in the community, your Strata firm’s reputation can be tarnished quickly if a crisis is not managed effectively. In Part
The problems with signing a release
As Strata Managers, your days are spent ensuring the needs of the Owners Corporation are met. Owners expect quick and timely action on all matters particularly when it comes to claims. However, in our experience, Strata Insurance claims that involve more than one party can result in unnecessary delays if
Residential Strata Insurance Q & A
Here are the most common questions we get about Residential Strata Insurance. Question: What is a building generally covered for under a Residential Strata Insurance policy? Answer: Strata Insurance policies generally cover material damage as a result of an insured peril to structural fixtures including fixed plant, machinery and underground