by Allison | Mar 21, 2016 | ACT, Case Review, Levies, News & Publications, Recent News
On 20 November 2015 ACAT heard a levy recovery matter and made a decision that has a significant impact on all strata levy recovery matters commenced in ACAT. The case was The Owners – Units Plan 840 V Richardson (Civil Dispute) [2015] ACAT 77. What was the case...
by Allison | Mar 21, 2016 | Fact Sheets, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News
This is a reminder that after 29 April 2016 properties in NSW with either a swimming pool or a spa pool may need a valid certificate of compliance or a relevant occupation certificate prior to being sold or leased. What does this mean? The Swimming Pools Amendment Act...
by Allison | Feb 1, 2016 | Building Defects, By-Laws, Fact Sheets, Levies, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes
Allison Benson writing for the Law Society Journal outlines some key reforms to be brought in by the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) and the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 (NSW). To view the article click below: Benson, A_LSJ February 2016 (Final copy)...
by Allison | Jan 7, 2016 | News & Publications, NSW, Recent News
More than 50 children fall from windows and balconies in Australia every year. With many families now residing in unit blocks, amendments were introduced into the Strata Schemes Management Act 1996 and Strata Schemes Management Regulation 2010 for window safety...
by Allison | Nov 30, 2015 | News & Publications, NSW, Recent News
On 25 November 2015 the ATO issued Taxation Ruling No. TR 2015/3. While it may not sound exciting, Owners Corporations should ensure that their executive committees, strata managers, lot owners and accountants are aware of the new ruling as it contains both legally...
