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...
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...
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....
by Allison | Jul 11, 2021 | By-Laws, Fact Sheets, News & Publications, NSW
We have prepared this flow chart to assist you in determining if you need a by-law – Do I need a by-law flow chart 2020
by Allison | May 11, 2021 | By-Laws, News & Publications, NSW
By-laws are the rules that govern an owners corporation. All owners and occupiers are required to comply with the by-laws of their strata scheme and as such, it is important that by-laws are clearly drafted and easily interpreted. When by-laws are unclear or...
by Allison | Mar 10, 2021 | By-Laws, Legal Alert, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes
In an update to the Cooper decision (which Allison discussed in the Law Society Journal – the link to which is here, a new case on animals in strata schemes was reported on by Jimmy Thomson and Sue Williams on 6 March 2021 in Domain with a puzzling and unexpected...
