Do explanatory notes need to be included in the agenda of a general meeting of an owners corporation? The answer might surprise you.
Are Explanatory Notes Required?

Do explanatory notes need to be included in the agenda of a general meeting of an owners corporation? The answer might surprise you.
An apartment building in Rhodes, Sydney claimed damages against Walker Group Constructions, inferring they had breached statutory warranties.
Adrian Mueller, partner, recently presented a paper about the most significant strata cases in NSW.
Thank you Strata for your support in 2016. As a wrap up here are some useful strata links from 2016…
There are new rules an owners corporation must follow before appointing a lawyer or taking legal action (legal services).
Current NSW strata laws make it challenging for owners to carry out minor renovations but the new laws will recognise three kinds of renovations.
LPI NSW now only accepts a consolidated version of all by-laws including any new by-laws lodged.
Proxy voting will prevent individuals attempting to control owners’ decisions by obtaining a majority of proxy votes under the new strata laws.
Late last Friday the NSW Government released consultation drafts of the Strata Schemes Management and Development Regulations 2016.
By-laws allowing pets in units, managing illegal parking and curbing smoking have been overhauled.