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.
Tag Archives: strata lawyer
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?
Using electronic surveillance devices in NSW
This is a brief run through of key provisions in the Surveillance Devices Act 2007 (NSW) covering the use of listening devices and optical surveillance devices.
Harsh, unconscionable and oppressive bylaws
A quick look at the evolving case law considering section 139(1) of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 and the restriction on harsh, unconscionable and oppressive by-laws.
An Introduction to Company Title Schemes
What are company title schemes? They are the pre-curser to our modern strata schemes. This is a brief introduction to company title schemes.
Dealing with difficult people: some tips
Some thoughts on how to deal with difficult people in your scheme.
The cost of not getting advice… how do you know what you do not know?
Legal advice should be seen as enabling an informed decision: it should ensure you know what rights you have, what you are signing highlight the risks and suggest alternatives.
