Better Building Management
The Importance of a Good Renovation By-law
Good renovation by-laws will protect all parties such as the owners corporation, the lot owner (and future owners) plus ensure…
THIS PARKING BEHAVIOUR IS CREATING A NUISANCE AND WE THOUGHT WE MADE A BY-LAW TO AVOID THIS?
The case of The Owners Strata Plan No. 2245 v Veney [2020] NSWSC 134 serves as an important guide for the interpretation…
A GLIMMER OF HOPE OWNER’S LOSS OF RENT CLAIM TIME BARRED
The rainfall New South Wales has experienced over the last 18 months has led to an increase in the number…
EAT AND BE MERRY -NCAT INVALIDATES NO COOKING BY-LAW
IntroductionCan a by-law prohibit the cooking of food, including toasting bread in a lot? The answer is “no” according to…
PASSING ON UNNECESSARY COSTS CAUSED BY OWNERS & OCCUPIERS – HOW FAR CAN YOU GO?
Managing unnecessary costs or charges to strata schemes caused by owners and occupiers can be a major source of frustration…
Flooring By-Laws – Are They Harsh?
According to the recent case of Norman v The Owners Strata Plan No 60182 [2022] NSWCATCD 152, they are not. The applicant…
Damages Claims Against Strata & Building Managers
A recent decision of the Appeal Panel of NCAT has not ruled out the possibility that NCAT may be able…
ENCROACHING WALLS – WHAT CAN YOU DO?
The recent decision in Hickey v The Owners Strata Plan 78825 [2022] NSWLEC 135 gave consideration to the characterisation of the Encroaching…
THE ISSUE WITH PLANTER BOXES
Repair and Maintenance Obligations Planter boxes are a vexed issue in strata, owners corporations and lot owners frequently run into…
National Asbestos Awareness Month
It is essential for Grays Rescue to support asbestos awareness month. Having lost family who worked unbeknown that their workplace…
