In this article we provide an overview of key changes to the strata laws and make recommendations.
An Overview of Recent Key Changes to Strata Law
Why it’s Important to Update Your ‘No’ Pets By-law Now!
Any strata blocks that wait for the ‘dust to settle’ before changing their ‘no’ pets by-law may live to regret that decision. Update it now!
Short Term Letting By-laws New ‘Code of Conduct’
A new ‘Code of Conduct’ for short term letting. Strata blocks should consider reviewing their by-laws.
It’s Time to Review Your Strata By-laws Again!
Changes to strata laws have impacted many strata by-laws so it’s time to review these by-laws!
ATO Provides Tax Relief for Combustible Cladding Costs
Special Levies: ATO assists with tax relief to rectify and assist with combustible cladding costs.
Pet Owners Rejoice – Are “No Pet” By-laws Unenforceable?
Will this require owners corporations with “no pets” by-laws to rethink their approach to the keeping of pets in their buildings?
New Types of Building Defect Claims
Retaining walls, neighbours and building defect claims under the new laws give way for a new type of building defect claim.
Strata Records Not Protected by Privacy Laws
NCAT has decided that strata records are not protected by privacy laws in this recent case.
Is NCAT’s Ability to Resolve Strata Disputes Unclear?
Are we on the brink? Can NCAT resolve strata disputes?
NCAT Gives Green Light to “User Pays” By-laws
A recent decision confirms that owners corporation are able to make a by-law that introduces a “user pays” system for utilities costs…