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Strata Schemes 101: What are they?

08/01/2018by allisonbensonau 2 Comments

I came across an article recently that spoke about reasons not to buy a property. One reason not to buy was if you did not know what strata title or […]

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By-laws & Pets: what is harsh unconscionable or oppressive?

20/03/2017by allisonbensonau 6 Comments

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.” […]

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Do you have vacancies in your strata committee? Here’s what to do

03/03/2017by allisonbensonau Leave a comment

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 […]

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NSW Strata Reforms & Installing Air conditioning Systems

07/02/2017by allisonbensonau Leave a comment

Are air conditioning installations minor renovations under the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015?

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NSW Strata Reforms: Smoking in Strata Schemes (Part 1)

27/06/2016by allisonbensonau Leave a comment

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 […]

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NSW Strata Reforms: Strata Managers there are clouds in the distance prepare for new rules now

25/05/2016by allisonbensonau 2 Comments

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 […]

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Short Term Lettings in Strata Schemes: the good the bad, the ugly

29/04/2016by allisonbensonau Leave a comment

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 […]

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Dividing Fences and Trees -Part 2 – The Who, What and When

22/10/2015by allisonbensonau Leave a comment

Trees in strata and community schemes can be a huge issue. Although we need them trees can cause neighbourhood disputes when they overhang or they interfere with your neighbours plumbing system, fence, retaining wall or even building foundations.

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Dividing Fences and Trees – Part 1: Fences – the who what and when

22/09/2015by allisonbensonau 1 Comment

What is a dividing fence? If your fence divides your property from a neighbouring property the Dividing Fences Act 1991 (NSW) may apply. This Act applies to all “dividing fences” […]

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Wild weather & damage: The Owners Corporation’s duty to maintain and repair the common property

21/04/2015by allisonbensonau 3 Comments

With the gale force winds and torrential rain overnight cutting power, trains and flooding roads this is a quick refresher for owners corporation’s and lot owners on what their respective […]

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