by Allison | Jan 17, 2022 | By-Laws, News & Publications, NSW, Strata Disputes
Section 108 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 requires the adoption of a special by-law before an individual lot owner can carry out works affecting common property. The purpose of a by-law under section 108 is mainly to: identify the works involving common...
by Allison | Dec 8, 2021 | News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes
In the recent case of Stojilkovic v Whittle [2021] NSWCATCD 97, the Tribunal had to consider whether CCTV cameras placed on the common property constituted interference with the reasonable use of a lot or the common property. After a history of conflict between the...
by Allison | Dec 8, 2021 | By-Laws, News & Publications, NSW, Strata Disputes
As the owner of common property, an Owners Corporation has a strict and ongoing responsibility to repair and maintain common property. This duty is set out in section 106 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015. However there are circumstances in which an Owners...
by Allison | Nov 14, 2021 | News & Publications, NSW, Strata Disputes
Unit entitlements are determined at the time a strata plan is registered and are important for many reasons, including the effect it has on voting rights and the payment of levies. Section 236 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (Act) provides that the NSW Civil...
by Allison | Nov 3, 2021 | Uncategorised
Collaborative housing is an umbrella term for housing models that prioritise community-building, affordability, resource-sharing and resident participation. These models are becoming increasingly relevant in a housing market with limited options. Our Allison Benson...