The Andrews Labor Government’s new laws to help stamp out bad behaviour in short-stay accommodation have passed Victorian Parliament. The Owners Corporation Amendment (Short-stay Accommodation) Bill 2016 will mean apartment owners can now be liable for any damage, noise or loss of amenity caused by their guests. VCAT has also been given new powers to award compensation of up to $2,000 to neighbours, and ban short-stay apartments that are repeatedly used for unruly...
We are very excited to announce our annual Movie Night – raising much needed funds and awareness for our charity partner Ronald McDonald House. We would love for you to join us for a night of film, fun and fundraising on Thursday 30th August at 6pm at Lido Cinema in Hawthorn to see the much hyped movie Crazy Rich Asians. Your $30 ticket includes movie entry & popcorn - for further information, check out the invitation attached or jump on the link below to secure your...
Landlords are urged to routinely check the age of smoke alarms within their properties, as the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) reminds investors and their Property Managers that residential smoke alarms only have lifespan of 10 years. Failure rates for smoke alarms increase with age, regardless of power source or type of alarm. When replacing smoke alarms, MFB and CFA recommend photoelectric smoke alarms with a 10 year lithium battery in a tamper proof chamber. For more information from the...