by Allison | Jul 7, 2025 | By-Laws, Fact Sheets, Levies, News & Publications, NSW, Strata Disputes
The NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) has the power under section 237 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (SSMA) to make orders for the appointment of a strata managing agent, and to then specify the functions that are to be exercised or those which...
by Allison | Jan 15, 2023 | By-Laws, Fact Sheets, News & Publications, NSW
Second-hand smoke is a known cause of cancer and any level of exposure is unsafe. Allowing more people to live smoke-free by reducing their exposure to second-hand smoke is a priority for Cancer Council NSW. Residents of apartment buildings are more at risk of...
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 | Mar 10, 2021 | Fact Sheets, NSW, Strata Disputes
The general common law rule in respect of costs in litigation is that costs follow the event. This means that the unsuccessful party generally pays at least part of the costs of the successful party. The general rule does not apply in the NSW Civil and Administrative...
by Allison | Jan 22, 2021 | Case Review, Fact Sheets, Factsheets, Legal Alert, News & Publications, NSW, Rules, Strata Disputes
Picture this: Building works in a development project led to movements of the foundation below an adjoining strata scheme causing extensive damage to an apartment building on that land. The building works involved extensive excavations, a retaining and a shoring wall...
