The NSW Government recently announced the delay of the strata building bond and inspection schemes to…
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Are House Rules Binding? This will Surprise You!
What about rules that are made by a strata committee and placed on a notice board? Are they binding?
Lift Refurbishments and Compensation Payouts?
Can an owners corporation shut down the lifts in its building to refurbish them? If so, do they have to pay compensation to owners and tenants?
Structural Defects Given a Limited Meaning
The Supreme Court has decided that structural defects under the old home building legislation do not extend to cover certain building elements.
NCAT Clarifies Appeal Rights Against Adjudicators
NCAT has confirmed that it is business as usual and that appeals against decisions of Strata Adjudicators will continue to be dealt with by NCAT.
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.
Repairs that Alter, Add or Improve Common Property?
Can the strata committee approve repairs which alter, add to or improve common property without the authority of a special resolution?
The Most Significant Strata Cases of 2017
Adrian Mueller, partner, recently presented a paper about the most significant strata cases in NSW.
What are the New Works By-laws?
Current NSW strata laws make it challenging for owners to carry out minor renovations but the new laws will recognise three kinds of renovations.
Is Change in the Air for Short Term Lettings?
There has been recent media coverage concerning proposed changes to laws regulating short term lettings in apartment buildings in NSW.