Prohibiting Strata Commissions: The report is in
NSW Productivity Commission’s Report is in. The key recommendation is to phase out the acceptance of strata insurance commissions, this blog breaks down the reasons given.
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More reforms to strata and community title on the way: A new Bill is being considered
More strata reforms are being discussed in Parliament. The Strata Schemes Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2026 is sitting in our Legislative Council. It’s passed through the Legislative Assembly, waiting on its second reading speech. This is a brief review of the proposed changes.
Sustainability Series: Part 6 – What is the new statutory restriction on by-laws for sustainability infrastructure works?
In this penultimate blog of this Sustainability Series I want to discuss the new restriction in relation to proposed works by-laws for the installation of sustainability infrastructure.
Sustainability Series: Part 4 – The far ranging nature of sustainability infrastructure, no it is not just technology improvements
Sustainability Series : Part 4 – The far ranging nature of sustainability infrastructure, no it is not just technology improvements, the definition is much broader than that.
Sustainability Series: Part 2 – What is the test to determine if work is a repair or an upgrade?
Sustainability Series: Repair v Upgrade: Part 2 – What is the test to determine if work is a repair or an upgrade? Let’s consider the cases and apply them to two examples.
Sustainability Series: Part 1 – Authorising works to the Common Property & the resolution is required
Sustainability in Strata – Part 2: Repair v Upgrade: The guide to how common property works authorised under the Strata Schemes Management Act.
Reforming Australia’s Strata Industry: Key Insights
Dr Nicole Johnston’s report on conflicts of interest has been published. We are at the crossroads in the industry, research shows reform is needed.
Absolute prohibitions in by-laws – are they are no no?
In the Shah case absolute prohibitions in by-laws is tested further developing our understanding of what may make a by-law harsh, unconscionable or oppressive
Payment plans, levy contributions and levy recovery – Oh my!
Owners corporations are going to have some challenges ahead with new payment plans and levy recovery changes soon to take effect. The changes are outlined in this blog
Repairs v Improvements to the Common Property: When is a repair a repair?
What is the standard of repair for owners corporation repairing common property? When is work a repair v an upgrade?
Thoughts from a strata lawyer ... 