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 […]
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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” […]
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 […]
Strata Reforms are the New Black: Reform on the agenda around the country
Maybe I have been watching too much Orange is the New Black, but it really does seem that all around Australia strata reform is on the policy agenda. In NSW, […]
Proxies and Participation at General Meetings: To attend or not to attend, that is the question
Travelling back east from a mini break in WA I was thinking about participation rates in some strata schemes, particularly those with many investor owners. This was in light of […]
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