Strata Schemes: Size does Matter (Sometimes) – 1996 Act
Sometimes in strata size matters and it is important to know how this affects your scheme. The differences in accordance with the Strata Schemes Management Act 1996 (NSW) are outlined below
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Dividing Fences and Trees – Part 1: Fences – the who what and when
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” […]
Decision Making in an Owners Corporations: How are decisions made? Informally over coffee or in accordance with legislation?
A constant question asked of strata & community title lawyers is whether a decision of an owners corporation has been validly made. Why is this an issue? Many people don’t know how […]
When your home isn’t necessarily your castle: By-laws & Rules – What are they? Who do they bind? Can they be enforced?
By-laws (called Rules in the ACT) are the rules that we must live by when we live in a strata or community title scheme. They are the fourth tier of […]
Wild weather & damage: The Owners Corporation’s duty to maintain and repair the common property
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 […]
Drips, Drizzle or Deluge? Powers of an Owners Corporation to enter lot property (including emergency powers)
What powers does an owners corporation have to enter your lot? What powers does an owners corporation have to enter lot property in an emergency? What constitutes an “emergency”? What […]
A Game of Thrones or a Game of Knowns? Self Managed Strata Schemes v Strata Managing Agents
I was recently briefed to advise a lot owner in a strata scheme. The owners corporation had been self managed for a number of years. The lot owners had started […]
Who knows where you live?: Privacy as part of an owners corporation
What is your entitlement to privacy as part of an Owners Corporation? Do other lot owners have a right to inspect the strata roll and view details for all lots, […]
Section 80D? What is it? Why is it important? How to get your ducks in a row
What is section 80D and why is it so important? In simple terms, section 80D of the Strata Schemes Management Act 1996 (NSW) requires an Owners Corporation to pass, […]
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