by Allison | Dec 8, 2025 | News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes
Our Allison Benson was recently interviewed by David Barwell for an article that appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald on the 1st December 2025, discussing the rising number of disputes among residents in strata properties in New South Wales, Australia, highlighting...
by Allison | Oct 14, 2025 | News & Publications, NSW, Recent News
The rollout of the amendments to the NSW Strata & Community Title legislation continues. The next tranche of amendments comes into effect on 27 October 2025. A brief summary of these changes is below. Improved Repairs and Maintenance Compliance The office of...
by Allison | Sep 14, 2025 | News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes
A neighbour recently reported noisy upstairs children causing daily disruptions, making it difficult to watch TV due to loud running and constant noise. What can be done? Start with a friendly approach: Speak to your neighbours and explain the issue with specific...
by Allison | Jul 7, 2025 | By-Laws, Fact Sheets, Levies, News & Publications, NSW, Strata Disputes
The NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) has the power under section 237 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (SSMA) to make orders for the appointment of a strata managing agent, and to then specify the functions that are to be exercised or those which...
by Allison | Jun 2, 2025 | NSW
Earlier this year the NSW Parliament passed the Strata Schemes Legislation Amendment Act 2025 (“Amendments”) but had at that time not announced when they’ll come into force. The Amendments implement 37 recommendations from the 2021 statutory review and other reforms...
