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?
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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.
What I’d look for in a strata lawyer (& tips on how to find one)
I was inspired by a dive when on holidays as to how similar traits are required in dive buddies (or dive guides) and strata lawyers and my thoughts are in […]
CCTV Cameras in strata & community title schemes
Can you use CCTV cameras in strata and community title schemes? This vlog sets out limitations and considerations.
Community schemes & By-laws: The new restriction under section 130(1) of the Community Lands Management Act 2021 (NSW)
From 1 December 2021 there is a new restriction on by-laws for community schemes that a by-law must not be harsh, unconscionable or oppressive. These are my thoughts on how it should be interpreted.
NSW Strata Reforms & Installing Air conditioning Systems
Are air conditioning installations minor renovations under the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015?
Thoughts from a strata lawyer ... 