Short Term Lettings in Strata Schemes: the good the bad, the ugly
Before I start I have a confession. As a former long term resident of a strata building in Manly I have personal experience of holiday accommodation mixing (or not) with […]
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Is Home Owners Warranty Insurance needed for repair work?
I am often asked whether repairs need home owners warranty (HOW) insurance under the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW). The simple answer is yes, if the value of the work […]
Executive Committee (Strata Committee): Powers, Functions and Meeting
When a strata plan is registered, the owners corporation comes into existence and is given the principal responsibility for the management of the scheme. Other people can assist in managing the strata […]
Strata Reforms & Managing Parking in Strata Schemes
The NSW strata laws are about to change. The expected commencement date is 1 July 2016. One of the most talked about changes is the ability of strata and community […]
Strata Schemes: Size does Matter (Sometimes) – Part 2 Strata Schemes Management Act 2015
In my last post I said size does matter in strata schemes and related this back to the Strata Schemes Management Act 1996. Now, as most people with an […]
Strata Schemes: Size does Matter (Sometimes) – 1996 Act
Sometimes in strata size matters and it is important to know how this affects your scheme. The differences in accordance with the Strata Schemes Management Act 1996 (NSW) are outlined below
Dividing Fences and Trees -Part 2 – The Who, What and When
Trees in strata and community schemes can be a huge issue. Although we need them trees can cause neighbourhood disputes when they overhang or they interfere with your neighbours plumbing system, fence, retaining wall or even building foundations.
Dividing Fences and Trees – Part 1: Fences – the who what and when
What is a dividing fence? If your fence divides your property from a neighbouring property the Dividing Fences Act 1991 (NSW) may apply. This Act applies to all “dividing fences” […]
Is Stompy the Elephant living upstairs? Hard surface floors in strata schemes
Hard surface flooring# is a huge issue in strata schemes. As someone that has timber floorboards, I see the appeal but as someone who has had Stompy the elephant (or […]
Decision Making in an Owners Corporations: How are decisions made? Informally over coffee or in accordance with legislation?
A constant question asked of strata & community title lawyers is whether a decision of an owners corporation has been validly made. Why is this an issue? Many people don’t know how […]
Thoughts from a strata lawyer ... 