Strata buildings are becoming older so does an owners corporation have to approve development applications and renovations?
Strata Renovations and Applications
Certificate for HBA Warranty Actions Uncertain
This case highlights the uncertainty of relying on the date of issue of an occupation certificate.
Broadband Networks in Apartment Buildings
Department of Communications has released an information note to assist building owners and managers when selecting NBN providers.
Strata Dispute Resolution Process Explained
What is the difference between strata mediation and strata adjudication and how are most strata disputes resolved?
Objections to Security of Payment Jurisdiction
Supreme Court found that objection to a payment claim must be put into a payment schedule under that Act and served on the party making the claim.
Sydney Water Announces New Water Metering Rules
Sydney Water announces that the new requirements for new multi-level strata buildings. Buildings must now be designed with individual units.
Strata Owner Feels the Need to Shoot
Should anyone who turns up to a strata meeting with a gun in their pocket be banned from ever living in a community scheme?
Security of Payment Warnings Abolished
The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Amendment Act 2013 is proclaimed to commence on 21 April 2014.
Supreme Court Ups the Ante on General Meetings
A new decision not only renders void resolutions passed at general meetings called improperly – paving the way for owners to now sue.
Stay of Eviction Refused for Levy Debtors
Bankrupt lot owners won’t be entitled to a stay of an eviction in their strata unit where it’s clear the owner has made no attempt to pay overdue strata levies.