Did you know owners corporations can implement appropriately worded security fob and access key by-laws?
NCAT Approves Security Fob By-law
Category: NCAT
Owner Gets to Keep the Balcony!
A balcony in disrepair constructed in 1968 without approval of the owners corporation – who is responsible?
Give me Back my Hot Shower!
Can the chairperson of an owners corporation disconnect the hot water supply to common property showers?
NCAT says Landlords are not responsible for Tenants’ Noise
In a recent case, NCAT has decided that a landlord falls under no obligation to ensure that their tenants comply with the by-laws in a strata scheme.
Tribunal Upholds Validity of General Meeting
The installation of new water tanks approved despite technical non-compliance with the SSMA 2015.
Strata Scheme Insurance Problem
A unique problem concerning common property insurance in Rural NSW. Did NCAT resolve it?
Levy Recovery and Payment Plans – What are the Rules?
Lot owners who want to pay their levies by instalments through a payment plan must follow these steps.
NCAT Changes the Rules for Strata Disputes
NCAT has recently changed the rules that apply to expert evidence in most strata dispute cases. Download our paper.
The Right to Legal Representation in NCAT
Did you know a person involved in a strata dispute in NCAT must get permission from NCAT to be represented by a lawyer? So, what are you rights?
Warning, Approach the Supreme Court at Your Peril!
So, what was the outcome after the Court handed down its judgment? Why did the Court decide that the lot owner should pay the litigation costs?