Strata Industry

CAUGHT IN A BOUNDARY DISPUTE? KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Fencing disputes are one of the most common types of disputes amongst neighbours across Australia. So what happens if you…

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Noisy Pipework – Who Must Maintain It? 

In the recent case of Haramis v The Owners – Strata Plan No. 51923 [2023] NSWCATCD 15, a lot owner sought an…

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Garbage In Garbage Out

Garbage In, Garbage Out

The title of this post is a very old adage used in computer circles, often abbreviated as “GIGO”. It’s a…

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Property Services Compensation Fund

DISHONEST AND FRAUDULENT CONDUCT: THE PROPERTY SERVICES COMPENSATION FUND

Strata managers plan an essential role in managing the affairs of owners corporations which in turn have the responsibility of…

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To cook or not to cook

To Cook, or Not to Cook?

In the recent case of Franklin v The Owners—Strata Plan No. 87497 [2022] NSWCATCD 210, the applicant was an owner of a…

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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…

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Parking Behaviour creating nuisance

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…

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Overcome Strata Dispute

6 Steps To Overcome Strata Disputes- NSW

It is inevitable that in strata living strata disputes will arise as everyone is different with their own values, interests and relationships. As a rule of thumb, the…

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Voice of the Strata Manager Survey 2023

At MRI, we understand that strong and connected community are essential to a thriving society. Strata Managers play a critical…

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