Was my by-law unreasonably refused?
If you own and live in, or work in a strata scheme, then you should be aware that if you want to do certain work to your lot or to […]
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Proxies: a quick guide
Strata meetings provide a forum for lot owners to voice their concerns and opinions and to have input in important decisions regarding the strata plan. There will undoubtedly be occasions in which a lot owner is unable to physically attend a meeting to exercise these rights, which is where the use of a voting proxy may be beneficial.
Animals and hard surface floors in strata schemes: an update
What do animals and hard surface flooring in strata schemes have in common? Well, to start they can be divisive. In a strata law context by-laws regulating both subjects have […]
Dos and don’ts of holding a teleconference
In the modern workplace it has become increasingly common practice that a majority of your interactions with clients or staff will not be face-to-face, therefore virtual meetings and teleconferences are […]
Three key things to research when considering buying a strata unit: Don’t shy away from it
Across Australia the growth of strata title buildings is continuing. Over the Christmas break NSW residents would have looked on in horror at the structural defect concerns raised at the […]
Windows and Window Safety Devices in Strata Schemes: What is required and can the owners corporation absolve itself of its responsibility?
As most strata owners and occupiers in NSW would know legislative changes require certain windows to be fitted with window safety devices by 13 March 2018. The purpose of the […]
New Requirement to register buildings with cladding in NSW
In response to the fires in Greenfell Tower in 2017 and in the Lacrosse Building fire in Melbourne in 2014 and concerns over combustible cladding on buildings the NSW government […]
I want to do work to my lot. Do I need a by-law?
The simple answer is that it depends on the type of work you would like to do and what by-laws apply to your scheme. The 2015 reforms brought in a […]
When are you an unfinancial lot owner? What effect does this have?
One of the most common questions we receive is when is a lot owner an unfinancial owner for a meeting? The reason for the question is clause 23(8) in Schedule […]
Community Title Schemes: What are they?
Understanding what you will own and what rules apply is vital in community title schemes. Understanding community title and, if need be, a change of approach may mean the difference between a harmonious community and a disgruntled community.
Thoughts from a strata lawyer ... 