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Understanding the Law, and NCAT Practice and Procedures – Know Your Stuff!

by Allison | Jul 12, 2021 | Case Review, Legal Alert, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes

While the main objective of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) is to provide a simple, quick, and effective process for resolving disputes, it is important for you to understand the law applicable to your claim, as well as the practice and procedures in...

Exclusive Use By-Law, Strata Plan of Subdivision, Licence or Lease – Which Is Better? Part 1

by Allison | Jul 12, 2021 | By-Laws, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Uncategorised

There are generally four ways for a lot owner to gain use of a common property space such as a parking space, courtyard or roof space. These are by way of: an exclusive use by-law, registering a strata plan of subdivision, entering into a licence of the common...

Abolition of Paper Certificates of Title

by Allison | Jul 12, 2021 | By-Laws, Legal Alert, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News

From 11 October 2021, the following changes will take effect to the titles system in NSW: the cancellation of paper certificates of title and the control of the right to deal (CoRD) framework; and all land dealings must be lodged electronically. The above will mean...

What Kind Of Approval Do I Need For My Works?

by Allison | Jul 11, 2021 | By-Laws, Fact Sheets, News & Publications, NSW, Strata Disputes

Given the number of people living in strata schemes, it is surprising that many of them are still not aware that certain works require the approval of the Owners Corporation. This article is a quick re-cap on the types of approval required for works to your lot....