Water leaks in sectional title schemes
By Anton Kelly One of the most common problems in sectional title schemes is water leaks. Leaks are usually expensive to repair and they very often result in water damage … Continue reading
Subdivision and consolidation of sections
By Carryn Melissa Durham Initially the developer determines how the sectional plan will divide the buildings into sections and common property. It may be that in an owner is not satisfied … Continue reading
Responsibility to repair and replace windows and doors
By Carryn Melissa Durham I often get queries on who is responsible for the maintenance (including repair or replacement) of windows and doors within sectional title schemes. In this article, I … Continue reading
Illegal and uncontrolled extensions of sections
By Anton Kelly A common problem in sectional title schemes is owners who illegally extend their sections. Probably the most typical example is enclosing patios, but often illegal extensions encroach onto … Continue reading
10 Questions Trustees Should Ask Before Approving Owner Changes to Common Property
By Jennifer Paddock In this post I recommend 10 questions the trustees should consider when an owner is seeking permission to permanently alter the common property. If an owner indicates … Continue reading
Balcony Enclosure Cheat Sheet
by Jennifer Paddock Many schemes are initially built with open balconies but over the years certain owners decide they’d prefer their balcony to be enclosed. I live in an apartment … Continue reading
Photo Wall Ideas
by Jennifer Paddock Putting your favourite photos on the wall is a great way to celebrate the people closest to you and to remind yourself of some of your treasured … Continue reading
Innovative Space Saving Furniture
A couch that turns into a bed, a bed that folds down from the wall, an extendable dining room table – these are pieces of space saving furniture that we’ve … Continue reading
5 Tips to Make a Small Room Look Bigger
Living in a sectional title property generally means living in an apartment or a townhouse. Which means you could probably use a bit more space. Here we share 5 clever … Continue reading
Thinking Inside the Box 