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/ Owner - May 15, 2014

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  • Thailand: Mass evacuation after fire erupts at high-rise Pattaya condo March 17, 2024
    A fire broke out on the 11th floor of the EDGE Central Pattaya Condo, a 31-story condominium on Second Road, on March 16, leading to a frantic evacuation of residents from the high-rise building.  The blaze originated in unit 158, with flames and smoke billowing out of the windows, prompting the swift evacuation of predominantly foreign residents from the premises.   Read the article…………………………….
  • Australia: What’s Your Strata Code Of Conduct? March 8, 2024
    In light of recent changes to NSW Strata legislation, it’s time to review your Strata Committee Code of Conduct.  Conduct such as bullying, intimidation or other abusive behaviours are never ok. Unfortunately, strata living can create a situation where this behaviour emerges.  The revised strata laws now make it easier to remove a strata committee member. So it is timely to look at how to navigate and manage these situations and avoid becoming a dysfunctional strata committee.       Read ...
  • Australia: What’s Your Strata Code Of Conduct? March 8, 2024
    In light of recent changes to NSW Strata legislation, it’s time to review your Strata Committee Code of Conduct.  Conduct such as bullying, intimidation or other abusive behaviours are never ok. Unfortunately, strata living can create a situation where this behaviour emerges.  The revised strata laws now make it easier to remove a strata committee member. So it is timely to look at how to navigate and manage these situations and avoid becoming a dysfunctional strata committee.   Read the article…………………………….
  • Columbia: Who is responsible if a private asset suffers damage within the horizontal property? March 5, 2024
    The regulation indicates that the effects can be assumed by the co-owner or the administration, depending on the areas where the damage occurs.  Living in condominiums poses greater challenges to maintaining harmony in the community. Although there are some facilities such as common spaces and security, there are also differences between neighbors or situations of damage to private property that can be generated by sharing some areas.    Read the article…………………………….
  • Australia: Lithium-ion batteries in strata buildings March 4, 2024
    Owners and occupiers of strata buildings are increasingly asking about what to do to prevent fires caused by exploding lithium-ion battery powered household products, including eBikes, eScooters and eTools. These products are injuring people on a weekly basis globally and there has been fatalities and multiple injuries in Australia. They are often cheaper, lower quality, and not subject to the higher standards and laws that apply to, for example, batteries in vehicles that must be road registered such as cars ...
  • Australia: ACCC ‘continuing to engage’ on strata issues February 29, 2024
    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says it is examining lobby group information that highlights poor conduct by some strata managers in arranging insurance.  The Australian Consumers Insurance Lobby (ACIL) has presented its concerns to the consumer commission and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, giving examples that it says should be reviewed and asking the regulators to consider a wider investigation.   Read the article…………………………….
  • Laos Details Procedures for Condominium Ownership and Operations February 28, 2024
    On February 1, 2024, Laos’ Decree on Condominiums No. 352/GOV took effect. This decree expands on the Law on Land (2019), which introduced the concept of condominiums into the Lao regulatory framework and opened the possibility for foreigners to own apartment units (redefined as “condominium units”—see below). The Law on Land revolutionized concepts of property ownership and investment in a country where foreign ownership is still uncommon.   Read the article…………………………….

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International Condo & HOA Articles

  • Columbia: Who is responsible if a private asset suffers damage within the horizontal property? March 5, 2024
    The regulation indicates that the effects can be assumed by the co-owner or the administration, depending on the areas where the damage occurs.  Living in condominiums poses greater challenges to maintaining harmony in the community. Although there are some facilities such as common spaces and security, there are also differences between neighbors or situations of damage to private property that can be generated by sharing some areas.    Read the article…………………………….
  • Netherlands: The Dutch homeowner’s association (VvE) explained December 6, 2023
    I’ve come across several cases recently in which buyers have been hit with unexpected bills, but this can be avoided if you are aware of your rights and obligations with regard to the VvE. Your makelaar (real estate agent) and notary are better placed than I am to help you with questions about the VvE for a particular property, but there are some general things you should know.    Read the article……………………………….
  • Australia: Why do Good Owners make Bad Strata Decisions? November 17, 2023
    Even though strata buildings are full of good, smart and well-intentioned people, they don’t always make great decisions. And sometimes strata buildings delay important decisions or, worse still, actually make really bad decisions. Why is that and what dynamics create those kinds of counterinitiative outcomes? The many potential reasons for the phenomenon should be studied by experts.   Read the article…………………………………
  • Turks and Caicos Islands: A Guide To Purchasing Property October 2, 2023
    Purchasing a property can be one of the most stressful experiences in life, especially when also contending with a foreign country and unfamiliar jurisdiction. However, purchasing your dream property on a paradise island may not be as complicated or scary as you think. We have set out below a guide to the main steps involved when purchasing a property in the Turks and Caicos Islands (“TCI”).    Read the article…………………………………
  • Europe: Mastering the Art of Strata Management Transformation September 20, 2023
    Strata management, often regarded as the backbone of well-run residential complexes, is a multifaceted discipline with a profound impact on daily life. For residents in condominiums or apartment complexes, the seamless operation and maintenance of these properties are attributed to the art of strata management. Far from a simple task, strata management involves a meticulous blend of responsibilities aimed at fostering a harmonious coexistence among residents.  Read the article………………………..
  • Australia: Demystifying Unit Entitlement (WA) August 16, 2023
    If you’re a proud strata owner in Western Australia, understanding “Unit Entitlement” (UE) is vital. This term plays a pivotal role in defining your rights, responsibilities, and financial commitments within WA’s unique strata landscape. In this article, we’ll delve into the intricacies of Unit Entitlement as outlined by the current Strata Titles Act in Western Australia.  Read the article………………………..
  • Australia: Don’t You Dare Sue Me – Overstepping the Mark August 16, 2023
    Is it legitimate for a lot owner to pressure an owners corporation not to sue her or defend legal action she takes against the owners corporation? And what happens when the lot owner oversteps the mark? Can the owner be held in contempt of court? A recent NCAT case considered that very issue.   Read the article………………………..

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