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.
Tag Archives: by-laws
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?
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.
Three key things to research when considering buying a strata unit: Don’t shy away from it
Across Australia the growth of strata title buildings is continuing. Over the Christmas break NSW residents would have looked on in horror at the structural defect concerns raised at the […]
I want to do work to my lot. Do I need a by-law?
The simple answer is that it depends on the type of work you would like to do and what by-laws apply to your scheme. The 2015 reforms brought in a […]
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, […]
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.” […]
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.
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 […]
NSW Strata Reforms: Smoking in Strata Schemes – Nuisance (Part 2)
Smoking and nuisance after the NSW strata law reforms
Thoughts from a strata lawyer ... 