Wild Weather Again! Common property and the duty to maintain and repair
Given the predictions for it being a horrible long weekend weather wise this is a quick update on my previous blog “Wild Weather” (link below) is warranted. The NSW strata […]
NSW Strata Management Agreements, transitional arrangements & 31 May 2017
NSW strata managers, owners corporations and lot owners should take note of the effect of the transitional provisions in the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015. Schedule 4, clause 14(1) has […]
By-laws & Pets: what is harsh unconscionable or oppressive?
The Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 brought in a new restriction on by-laws. Section 139 (1) states: “By-laws cannot be unjust. A by-law must not be harsh, unconscionable or oppressive.” […]
Do you have vacancies in your strata committee? Here’s what to do
A strata manager client recently called to ask about what to do when a strata committee member who was also an officer of the Owners Corporation resigned. The first step […]
NSW Strata Reforms & Installing Air conditioning Systems
Are air conditioning installations minor renovations under the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015?
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 […]
Thoughts from a strata lawyer ... 