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 […]
Pokémon Go and your Property
Pokemon Go is all over the news with stories of people walking out onto roads into the path of cars and others being lured into areas and then attacked. Someone […]
NSW Strata Reforms: Smoking in Strata Schemes – Nuisance (Part 2)
Smoking and nuisance after the NSW strata law reforms
NSW Strata Reforms: Smoking in Strata Schemes (Part 1)
The NSW strata reforms are almost complete with draft regulations being released for comment. This has re-ignited interest in strata and we have received a number of calls and emails […]
NSW Strata Reforms: Strata Managers there are clouds in the distance prepare for new rules now
The long awaited strata reforms in NSW are just around the corner. With the draft regulations out for public consultation there should be nothing stopping the regulations being finalised and […]
Short Term Lettings in Strata Schemes: the good the bad, the ugly
Before I start I have a confession. As a former long term resident of a strata building in Manly I have personal experience of holiday accommodation mixing (or not) with […]
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 […]
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 […]
Thoughts from a strata lawyer ... 