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Microorganism dismantles Airbnb - will it ever recover?
A big story to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic has been its impact on the Airbnb juggernaut.
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We need a clear cladding policy – now!
We are still waiting for a coherent government policy on combustible cladding that can provide clarity for owners’ corporations (OCs) facing massive bills for rectification.
Read MoreMore short-stay abuse - with no recourse for residents
More short-stay abuse - with no recourse for residents
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Short-stay abuse despite resident’s VCAT win
Residents in a prestige Melbourne apartment tower report that they are living in fear of abuse and violent threats from out-of-control short-stay guests – despite a VCAT ruling in favour of a resident who complained.
Read MoreShort-stay violence spurs action
The short-stay industry is facing regulation on both sides of the Atlantic in Canada and France as city governments try to resolve safety and community concerns.
Read MoreProposed changes to the Owners’ Corporation Act
As we write, Victorian Parliament is due to debate a draft Bill to amend the Owners’ Corporation (OC) Act 2006.
Read MoreOwners’ corporation bill
The long-awaited Owners’ Corporation (OC) Amendment Bill has been introduced into parliament.
Read MoreSmall print shrinks state cladding fund
Premier Daniel Andrews’ cladding fund might be able to help a tiny percentage of apartment buildings with dangerous cladding.
Read MoreState government follows UK lead on cladding
Daniel Andrews’ pledge of $600 million to fix half of the 1000-plus buildings in Victoria with flammable cladding is welcome news for some “lucky” owners.
Read MoreEnough is enough. Every day we read of more apartment catastrophes created by builders with the tacit acquiescence of governments:
Apartment owners continue to be ripped off by an industry destitute of morality in Victoria and, indeed, all over Australia. That’s a lot of people caught up in these scandals. For example, one in three Victorians live in a strata title residence, mostly apartments. That’s a lot of voters.
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Push for local port authority
VCAT hears Watergate case
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