Proxies: the little known limitations
Let’s talk about the three least known limitations on proxy votes (and no, one is not the limits on the number of proxies that can be held).
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Compulsory Management in NSW – What is it? How long does it last? And, when does it happen?
What is compulsory management of a strata or community title scheme and, is it something you should consider? Allison discusses what it is, how long it can lasts, who can apply for it and when.
Do you need authority to install a Ring Doorbell/Camera?
Potentially no. This depends on whether your scheme has a by-law similar to the model by-laws for the reasons discussion. But note, the camera/doorbell should not cause a nuisance.
Tips & Traps in Enforcing By-laws
Poor behaviour in the scheme wears on lot owners – how do you try to prevent it? By-laws. How do you enforce the by-laws? Here are some tips and traps.
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.
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.
Thoughts from a strata lawyer ... 