The Rule of Law in Strata Title Schemes
Why is the rule of law important? How does it apply to strata and community title and are under or over regulated?
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Strata & Community Title Update 2025 – Part 3 – Strata & Association Committees
This is part three of a six part series on the legislative changes to our strata and community title schemes. This part deals with the changes to committees, particularly, the expanded duties of committees.
Strata & Community Title Update 2025 – Part 1 – Commissions and Disclosures
This is part 1 of a series of bite sized blogs on the changes to our NSW strata and community title legislation in 2025. In this post I discuss changes to commissions and disclosure obligations effective as at 3 February 2025.
Insurances, Commissions and Kickbacks in our Strata & Community Title Schemes
My thoughts on the ABC investigation into insurances, commissions and kickbacks within our strata and community title schemes in the context of strata & community title legislation and fiduciary obligations (in particular the duty to disclose).
Mediations – tips and limits
Most strata and community title matters require mediation to be held or attempted before an order can be sought at NCAT. Here are some thoughts about mediating including outlining the process and some tips.
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.
Thoughts from a strata lawyer ... 