Parking with Care: Maintenance and Safety Considerations
Among the myriads of potential safety issues that can arise within a strata property, parking areas consistently sit near the top of the list. These spaces can be particularly challenging – high use, shared access, and a mix of vehicles and pedestrians means small issues can quickly become recurring concerns. Wherever vehicles and pedestrians share […]
Building Transparency: Practical Tools for Managing Compliance
When it comes to building compliance, many committees automatically view reports, registers, and plans as obligations, another layer of cost, complexity, and administration. In reality, these services are not burdensome. They are simply tools. When used properly, they help committees make sensible, informed decisions about buildings that are generally worth millions of dollars, providing clarity […]
2025 Strata Safety and Compliance Update
Our safety and compliance partner Linkfire, are committed to staying at the forefront of fire safety compliance and maintenance. As regulations evolve, they update their services to ensure strata properties meet the highest safety standards. Some of their most recent updates include: Annual Backflow Prevention Device Testing Backflow prevention devices are crucial for maintaining water […]
The Future of Property Management: 2025 Strata Industry Trends
The new year is an era of change, and as we head into 2025 we can expect to see transformation in the strata industry. The world is moving quickly, and as it does resident expectations change, technology advances, and regulations evolve. Understanding these property management trends is crucial for communities seeking to maintain competitive advantage […]
Winter Maintenance Checklist for Strata Properties
As the chill of winter sets in, it’s time for Owners Corporation and lot owners to ensure their buildings are ready to withstand the cold months ahead. Winter brings its own set of challenges, which can take a toll on buildings if not properly maintained. At MBCM Strata Specialists, we understand the importance of proactive […]
Identifying Critical and Non-Critical ESM Defects for Building Safety
Understanding the classification of Essential Safety Measures (ESM) defects is crucial for maintaining safety and compliance in any building. Our technicians adhere to rigorous maintenance and testing procedures and any issues identified post-service. By clarifying these categories, we underscore the importance of addressing defects promptly to ensure the effectiveness of your safety systems and to […]
QA Roofing Repair And Maintenance
Question: Irregular gutter cleaning has resulted in roof leaks and damage to my walls and ceiling. Who is responsible to carry out regular maintenance such as gutter cleaning? My roof has been leaking ever since I moved in. This has caused damage to my walls and carpets. I clean the gutters that I can reach […]
QA Roof Replacement
Question: The property is commercial. There are 4 units in the building. I own 1 unit representing 25% share allotment. Another owner also owns one unit , being 25% share allotment. Remaining 2 units owned by a charity organization, government funded ,representing 50% share allotment. Problem with roof leaking. Owner of the 2 units with […]
Moving forward with Maintenance Plans
All too often when undertaking site inspections, we leave the site with the impression that the Owners Corporation is not adequately maintaining their investment which is, more often than not, due to a funding issue. This will likely affect the sale value of the lots and increase the risk of large special levies when the […]
Four Crucial Steps to preventing clogged gutters
Performing periodic maintenance on your roof is a required task for every homeowner. Where you live is a great factor in determining how often you should check and clean the gutter. If you are in an urban area where there are few or no trees at all, once a year will do. And the best […]