Works by-laws: when and why discussed
s a short discussion on when and why works by-laws are required
Duty to repair common property – s106 discussed
What does the duty to repair and maintain mean post Doherty?
Strata Managers & self-managed strata schemes: Are you ready for the new annual reporting requirements?
On 30 June 2022 a new information regime comes into effect for strata schemes. That regime is as a result of the Stata Schemes Management Amendment (Information) Regulation 2021.What do you need to know about it?
Gardening in Strata & Community Schemes: Some thoughts
Gardening in strata: While this may not be a very interesting topic for some, for others I’ll have just hit on a sore point.
Community schemes & By-laws: The new restriction under section 130(1) of the Community Lands Management Act 2021 (NSW)
From 1 December 2021 there is a new restriction on by-laws for community schemes that a by-law must not be harsh, unconscionable or oppressive. These are my thoughts on how it should be interpreted.
Using Strata, Community and Company Title to facilitate Collaborative Housing in NSW
Collaborative housing is a really interesting development that has in part arisen due to the high costs of home ownership. I discuss here three forms of title that can be used for collaborative housing projects.
Managing poor behaviour: Sometimes it’s not (just) a strata issue …
eceived an interesting query this week, and it is not the first time that I have been asked a similar question. The question was how does the Owners Corporation stop a person selling drugs out of a lot?
Restrictions on a Strata Committee: what are they?
The strata committee’s powers are limited both by the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015, by the owners corporation itself and can potentially be limited by a group of lot owners. This is a check list of those restrictions.
Animals in strata schemes: Can you? Can’t you?
Changes are on the way for animals in NSW strata schemes, this article discussed case law and the new legislative provisions
What can I do if my by-law was unreasonably refused?
This post sets out your four general options if your by-law was refused.
Thoughts from a strata lawyer ... 