Strata Law
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
SHOULD AN OWNERS CORPORATION GET LEGAL ADVICE ON A REMEDIAL CONTRACT? YES, IN MANY INSTANCES!
A sample survey carried out by the Law Department of Melbourne University in 2014 found that the only sector of…
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…
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…
