Smoke drift is a continual issue in our strata schemes. In this blog I discuss smoke drift, nuisance and consider if a by-law is helpful and smoke drift from vapes and medically prescribed substances.
Three tips on what to immediately do when unauthorised works are being undertaken.
This is part six of a six part series discussing the strata and community title updates in 2025. This post discusses the changes to the duty to maintain and repair common property & association property and the approval of minor renovations in strata schemes
This is part five of a six part series discussing the strata and community title updates in 2025. This post discusses the changes to finances particularly the requirements regarding payment plans and the levy recovery process.
This is part four of a six part series discussing the strata and community title updates in 2025. This post discusses the new definition of a building manager and a facilities manager and the new duties imposed on them.
This is part three of a six part series on the legislative changes to our strata and community title schemes. This part deals with the changes to committees, particularly, the expanded duties of committees.
This is part two of a series of six bite sized blogs on the changes to our NSW strata and community title legislation this year and deals with the changes relating to Accessibility Infrastructure
This is part 1 of a series of bite sized blogs on the changes to our NSW strata and community title legislation in 2025. In this post I discuss changes to commissions and disclosure obligations effective as at 3 February 2025.
Some options on how to resolve energy inequity if your scheme has some lots on common service meters and other lots individually metered.
Strata 101: A quick guide on the steps to determine what is and is not common property (with examples)
Thoughts from a strata lawyer ... 