Strata Law

BBQs, Pools, Gyms, Summer! Get your By-laws Right!

BBQs, Pools and Gyms By-laws Hot summer weather and the festive season is upon us and what a better time…

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Tribunal Proceedings

Your Behaviour in Tribunal Proceedings Matters – It Affects the Costs Order!

In recent Tribunal proceedings with respect to the appointment of a compulsory managing agent for a strata scheme, parties faced…

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Oppressive Bylaws

HARSH, UNCONSCIONABLE AND OPPRESSIVE BYLAWS

A quick look at the evolving case law considering section 139(1) of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 and the…

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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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