New Guide to Strata Law in the ACT available
I’m pleased to announce Chris Kerin of Kerin Benson Lawyers has (finally) finished his book on ACT strata law. It was launched this month and is available for $49.95 + […]
Strata Renewal and lot owner consent – what percentage of support is required and when?
An increasingly common question from lot owners and developers following the introduction of Part 10 of the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 (NSW), the part dealing with strata renewal, what […]
Short term letting in NSW Strata Schemes: Can you? Or Can’t you?
The NSW State government is in the midst of a review of the state’s laws relating to short term letting. Until the NW government passes new legislation in this area, […]
Record Keeping in Strata Schemes (NSW):What needs to be kept and for how long?
How long must you keep owners corporation records? And what records must be kept?
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.
Thoughts from a strata lawyer ... 