When is a short term letting by-law harsh, unconscionable and oppressive?
In NSW, by-laws can regulate short term letting however arbitrary fees and costs or bonds may mean your schemes by-law is harsh, unconscionable or oppressive and invalid.
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Sustainability Series: Part 7 – Do NSW owners corporations have to consider environmental sustainability?
Two small but noteworthy changes were inserted into the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 and became effective on 1 July 2025 requiring owners corporations to consider sustainable use at each annual general meeting. These are discussed in this blog.
Sustainability Series: Part 4 – The far ranging nature of sustainability infrastructure, no it is not just technology improvements
Sustainability Series : Part 4 – The far ranging nature of sustainability infrastructure, no it is not just technology improvements, the definition is much broader than that.
Reforming Australia’s Strata Industry: Key Insights
Dr Nicole Johnston’s report on conflicts of interest has been published. We are at the crossroads in the industry, research shows reform is needed.
Absolute prohibitions in by-laws – are they are no no?
In the Shah case absolute prohibitions in by-laws is tested further developing our understanding of what may make a by-law harsh, unconscionable or oppressive
The Rule of Law in Strata Title Schemes
Why is the rule of law important? How does it apply to strata and community title and are under or over regulated?
Payment plans, levy contributions and levy recovery – Oh my!
Owners corporations are going to have some challenges ahead with new payment plans and levy recovery changes soon to take effect. The changes are outlined in this blog
Recent Strata Renewal Decisions: What You Need to Know
The chimes are ringing! A second strata renewal plan is considered by the Land & Environment Court.
By-laws – why (and how) are they registered?
Why register a by-law? What is the process and how long does it take to register a by-law change?
What Makes Strata By-Laws Unconscionable? An update
An update on what can be considered harsh, unconscionable and oppressive with our by-laws. Spoiler alert – it can be how they are applied!
Thoughts from a strata lawyer ... 