by Allison | Nov 4, 2024 | By-Laws, News & Publications, NSW
There is no requirement that an owners corporation keep a notice board on the common property, unless the by-laws for the strata scheme require it to. Accordingly, if a scheme does not have a by-law requiring the keeping (and use) of a notice board, the scheme does...
by Allison | Sep 15, 2024 | News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes
Following on from our article about what constitutes a nuisance, which can be read here, this article discusses common forms of nuisance that occur in strata schemes being second-hand smoke, light, and noise intrusions from neighbouring properties. Smoke Penetration...
by Allison | Sep 15, 2024 | By-Laws, Strata Disputes
The Basics of Common Property Boundaries The basic rule is that the common property of a strata scheme is anything not designated as belonging to a lot. Lot property boundaries are defined by the lines marked on the Strata Plan that indicate walls, ceilings and...
by Allison | Aug 13, 2024 | Legal Alert, News & Publications, NSW, Strata Disputes
Neighbours can be a nuisance. However, sometimes this nuisance can be more than a mere inconvenience. In such circumstances there are steps (both legal and non-legal) you can take to resolve such interferences. In this article you will find some general advice on how...
by Allison | Jul 2, 2024 | News & Publications, Recent News, Strata Disputes
The strata management industry has been rocked by similar allegations to those investigated by the Hayne Commission with respect to the banking, superannuation and financial services industry. Since the Hayne Commission reforms, consumer confidence in the financial...