Your Strata Property With Amanda Farmer

Reena deals with a frustrating misunderstanding of the role of a strata manager. I share my concerns about a by-law attempting to ban solar panels and we consider why a short-term letting by-law didn't quite make the cut.  

Caroline McConnachie fills us in on a new online course for remedial waterproofing, soon to be released by ACRA in partnership with Construct NSW. We discuss: how waterproofing is the no. 1 defect in apartment buildings the vital role of remedial engineers in even the smallest of projects why new laws are increasing the costs of waterproofing projects and more.

In our first chat for 2022, Reena and I cover: - the current pressure on short-staffed building and strata managers - our tips for dealing with “communication overwhelm” - why walking away from a client is sometimes the best option - the new service helping you find the perfect strata lawyer to suit your needs.

  Links mentioned: Get the transcript here! Australian College of Strata Lawyers Website Podcast Episode 124. Accused of having a conflict of interest? Podcast Episode 286. Strata Committees: 3 Popular Questions

Lawyer Bill Kritharas joins me to explain an owners corporation’s work health and safety obligations, including: how the WHS law applies differently to residential, commercial and mixed use buildings his problem with work health and safety reports the important role of the strata manager in guiding their clients,   and more. Links mentioned: Get the transcript here! Work Health and Safety Act 2011  Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 Section 106 - Duty of owners corporation to maintain and repair property - Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) Sparke Helmore Lawyers Website Bill’s email address: Bill.Kritharas@sparke.com.au   Bill Kritharas’ LinkedIn Account    

You may have missed it in the end-of-year rush, but in December 2021 a new regulation was made in NSW making it mandatory for all strata schemes to submit an annual report to Fair Trading. In this episode, I’m walking you through the new regulation and encouraging you to start thinking about how you might ensure your compliance later this year.

  I’m sharing our top 5 most downloaded podcast episodes of 2021. If you haven’t managed to catch all of this year’s episodes, this is your recommended summer listening schedule.    I wish you a happy and restful festive season. I’ll be back on 5 January with the first podcast episode of 2022.   Links […]

  Reena and I cover: what happens if a quorum is not achieved at a meeting conducted solely by pre-meeting electronic voting? is washing on the balcony a problem of the past? the tree dispute resolved with help from the local council the largely unrecognised and incredibly important work strata managers have done this year. […]

  Chris Irons of Strata Solve joins me to share:  his view that it’s often a clash of personalities that’s at the root of some of the most expensive and conflict-ridden strata litigation why he hasn’t looked back since finishing up his role as QLD Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management  his 3 ‘best […]

A source of frustration for many owners, records inspections is one of the subjects I am most frequently asked about. I'm sharing my 4 steps to a successful strata records inspection, including what to do when particular records are withheld for 'privacy' or 'legal' reasons. 

A source of frustration for many owners, records inspections is one of the subjects I am most frequently asked about. I'm sharing my 4 steps to a successful strata records inspection, including what to do when particular records are withheld for 'privacy' or 'legal' reasons. 

A source of frustration for many owners, records inspections is one of the subjects I am most frequently asked about. I'm sharing my 4 steps to a successful strata records inspection, including what to do when particular records are withheld for 'privacy' or 'legal' reasons. 

A source of frustration for many owners, records inspections is one of the subjects I am most frequently asked about. I'm sharing my 4 steps to a successful strata records inspection, including what to do when particular records are withheld for 'privacy' or 'legal' reasons. 

A source of frustration for many owners, records inspections is one of the subjects I am most frequently asked about. I'm sharing my 4 steps to a successful strata records inspection, including what to do when particular records are withheld for 'privacy' or 'legal' reasons. 

A source of frustration for many owners, records inspections is one of the subjects I am most frequently asked about. I'm sharing my 4 steps to a successful strata records inspection, including what to do when particular records are withheld for 'privacy' or 'legal' reasons. 

A source of frustration for many owners, records inspections is one of the subjects I am most frequently asked about. I'm sharing my 4 steps to a successful strata records inspection, including what to do when particular records are withheld for 'privacy' or 'legal' reasons. 

A source of frustration for many owners, records inspections is one of the subjects I am most frequently asked about. I'm sharing my 4 steps to a successful strata records inspection, including what to do when particular records are withheld for 'privacy' or 'legal' reasons. 

A source of frustration for many owners, records inspections is one of the subjects I am most frequently asked about. I'm sharing my 4 steps to a successful strata records inspection, including what to do when particular records are withheld for 'privacy' or 'legal' reasons. 

I’m bringing you an edited version of my live chat with Dr Nicole Johnston, which took place over on our Facebook page last Friday. Nicole shares the findings from her world-first research into strata insurance-related services – particularly, how strata managers can do better when providing such services to owners corporations. We cover:   how […]

Reena and I cover: public outdoor pools are reopening in NSW. What does this mean for our strata pools? is it legal for residents to take refundable bottles and cans from the bins? the talented chairperson able to calm a very difficult resident, and finally, the new law permitting us to enforce Tribunal orders.   […]