The Government building safety advice refers to wooden balconies and the storage of combustible materials, barbecues and smoking on the above as well as in communal areas. Can it be re-emphasised that storage of combustible materials, barbecues and smoking are prohibited in communal areas and on balconies?

Yes, use and storage of such equipment/materials is prohibited as a breach of lease conditions. A new letter on safety advice will be issued to Leaseholders and Residents. The Management Company needs the co-operation of leaseholders, whose duty it is to ensure their apartments/homes are internally fire safe, with appliances in good order and regularly maintained.