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Dos and don’ts of holding a teleconference

05/02/2019by allisonbensonau 2 Comments

In the modern workplace it has become increasingly common practice that a majority of your interactions with clients or staff will not be face-to-face, therefore virtual meetings and teleconferences are […]

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New Requirement to register buildings with cladding in NSW

22/11/2018by allisonbensonau Leave a comment

In response to the fires in Greenfell Tower in 2017 and in the Lacrosse Building fire in Melbourne in 2014 and concerns over combustible cladding on buildings the NSW government […]

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I want to do work to my lot. Do I need a by-law?

06/04/2018by allisonbensonau 1 Comment

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 […]

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Community Title Schemes: What are they?

01/02/2018by allisonbensonau Leave a comment

Understanding what you will own and what rules apply is vital in community title schemes. Understanding community title and, if need be, a change of approach may mean the difference between a harmonious community and a disgruntled community.

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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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New Guide to Strata Law in the ACT available

13/12/2017by allisonbensonau Leave a comment

I’m pleased to announce Chris Kerin of Kerin Benson Lawyers has (finally) finished his book on ACT strata law. It was launched this month and is available for $49.95 + […]

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Strata Renewal and lot owner consent – what percentage of support is required and when?

17/10/2017by allisonbensonau 3 Comments

An increasingly common question from lot owners and developers following the introduction of Part 10 of the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 (NSW), the part dealing with strata renewal, what […]

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Record Keeping in Strata Schemes (NSW):What needs to be kept and for how long?

04/07/2017by allisonbensonau 3 Comments

How long must you keep owners corporation records? And what records must be kept?

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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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