Strata insurance claims don’t have to be overwhelming. By preparing key information and documents early, you can help avoid unnecessary delays and ensure your scheme is back to normal as soon as possible. 

Running a self-managed scheme is a great way to save on management fees and stay directly involved in how your building is run. But with that independence comes responsibility especially when it comes to keeping proper records. 

Good record-keeping isn’t just a legal requirement under strata and community scheme laws in every Australian state and territory it’s also your best defence against disputes, confusion, and headaches down the track. 

Here’s a simple guide for small, self-managed schemes.