On 11 November 2020 the NSW Court of Appeal handed down its decision in Does NCAT have the ability to award damages under s106? The Court of Appeal decides in Vickery v The Owners – Strata Plan No. 80412 [2020] NSWCA 284 over whether or not NCAT had the power to award damages for a breach of section 106(5) of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015.
The NCAT Appeal Panel have confirmed when a right to privacy argument will not be upheld in this recent case concerning a request for financial information by a lot owner
Here are six suggestions on how to minimise conflict within your scheme.
This blog considers the new duty of care for building professionals introduced by the Design & Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) as part of legislative reforms to address the building defect crisis.
This is a question I am asked about a lot. There are many reasons why you should seriously consider mediation.
As our isolation continues, a theme is developing with increasing queries about what is the situation with children playing on the common property. Let’s unpack this and consider the effect of the Public Health (COVID-19 Restrictions on Gathering and Movement) Order 2020, the model by-laws, the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 and the common law.
Noise can have a real impact on our lives. What noise restrictions exist in NSW and what can you do about noise?
Noise can have a real impact on our lives. What noise restrictions exist in NSW and what can you do about noise?
Now that the initial shock has worn off the question of whether owners corporations and community associations should close their recreation facilities or whether it is business as usual. This […]
NSW Strata Schemes and the coronavirus – what does the Strata Schemes Management Act say? Best to start thinking about what to do now rather than try to cross that road in a hurry
