Strata Law

Strata Fees

What Do Your Strata Fees Include?- NSW

ThIts firstly important to understand what Owners Corporation fees are?  Paying Owners Corporation fees is a fundamental necessity of living in 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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mould

THIS MOULD IS KILLING ME – WHAT’S MY SOLUTION?

Recent heavy rainfall and the consequential water damage have caused many lot owners to fear mould growth within their buildings….

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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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Glimmer of hope

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…

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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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Lot Owner Electioneering Process

Can a Lot Owner Nominate Themselves for Election as a Member of the Strata Committee?

This question is answered in section 31 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 which provides as follows: 31   Persons who are…

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Unnecessary Cost

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…

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