Strata & Community Living Autumn 2018
2018 Autumn Edition
A guide for new strata owners
Showcasing how community is achieved
Reminder on the child safety window lock deadline
A guide for new strata owners
If you are new to strata living, then welcome. It’s a way of living that has some rules but following them is easy and makes community living work. From getting to know your neighbours to checking if pets are allowed, following these tips and practicing them will ensure everyone will get along just fine.
Showcasing how community is achieved
The annual CHU Strata Community Awards recognise environmental achievements. Read winning examples of how water efficiency has its rewards and strategic planning pays dividends.
Reminder on the child safety window lock deadline
Strata owners are reminded that childproof and robust safety devices must be fitted to all common property windows above the ground floor by 13 March 2018. Windows can still be opened but only to a maximum of 12.5cm.
SCA (NSW) has also sought advice regarding requirement for ongoing audits and when to retest – annually or every three years. NSW Fair Trading’s response was that there is no ongoing compliance legislation and no guidelines around certification. However, owners corporations have an ongoing duty of care meaning that it may be wise to undertake ongoing testing.
