NSW Strata Reforms & Installing Air conditioning Systems
Are air conditioning installations minor renovations under the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015?
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NSW Strata Reforms: Cosmetic & Minor Renovations – what can & can’t you do?
The new Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) and the Strata Schemes Management Regulations 2016 (NSW) have changed the rules regarding the approval required for different types of work conducted by lot owners. This blog aims to shed some light on the changes.
Strata Reforms: Enforcing By-laws by issuing notices to comply is now more attractive
Previously, if an owners corporation wanted to enforce its by-laws it had two choices. These were: To issue a notice to comply and, if the behaviour continued to make an […]
NSW Strata Reform & Proxy Votes: How many can you hold?
Don’t get caught out. If you want to ensure your proxy votes are valid you should ensure your comply with the new proxy farming restrictions in the NSW strata reforms. Otherwise, […]
NSW Strata Reforms: Strata Managers connected with developers are ineligible for appointment
One of the most significant changes that will come into effect on 30 November 2016, when the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (except for part 11) comes into effect, is […]
Enforcing by-laws: Can the owners corporation impose a fine or penalty?
Let’s use the example of someone repeatedly parking on common property without permission. If the scheme has the model by-laws no one can park on common property without prior written […]
Pokémon Go and your Property
Pokemon Go is all over the news with stories of people walking out onto roads into the path of cars and others being lured into areas and then attacked. Someone […]
NSW Strata Reforms: Smoking in Strata Schemes – Nuisance (Part 2)
Smoking and nuisance after the NSW strata law reforms
NSW Strata Reforms: Smoking in Strata Schemes (Part 1)
The NSW strata reforms are almost complete with draft regulations being released for comment. This has re-ignited interest in strata and we have received a number of calls and emails […]
NSW Strata Reforms: Strata Managers there are clouds in the distance prepare for new rules now
The long awaited strata reforms in NSW are just around the corner. With the draft regulations out for public consultation there should be nothing stopping the regulations being finalised and […]
Thoughts from a strata lawyer ... 