Two small but noteworthy changes were inserted into the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 and became effective on 1 July 2025 requiring owners corporations to consider sustainable use at each annual general meeting. These are discussed in this blog.
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.
There are considerable advantages to having motions classified as sustainability infrastructure motions however these motions have technical requirements that must to be met. This part 5 of my Sustainability Series dives into these requirements.
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 in Strata Part 3 sets out the definition of sustainability infrastructure, what sustainability infrastructure resolutions are and the key change making it easier to have them passed
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 in Strata – Part 2: Repair v Upgrade: The guide to how common property works authorised under the Strata Schemes Management Act.
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.
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
Why is the rule of law important? How does it apply to strata and community title and are under or over regulated?
Thoughts from a strata lawyer ... 