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Why it is important to Pay your Strata Levies on Time: Consequences for Late or Non-Payment

by Allison | Nov 18, 2020 | Case Review, Fact Sheets, Levies, News & Publications, NSW, Rules, Strata Disputes

All owners of a lot in a strata scheme must pay contributions levied on them in accordance with the schedule determined at the annual general meeting of the owners corporation for that year (and any special contributions determined during the year). Usually, the...

Levies: can contributions be varied?

by Allison | Sep 15, 2019 | Levies, Levies, News & Publications, NSW, Strata Disputes, Strata Disputes

The short answer is yes, but only in extremely limited circumstances, and in practice, it is difficult and highly unusual. Contributions must be in accordance with unit entitlement Each year an owners corporation prepares a budget in anticipation of the funds they...

Strata Managers Beware: Postal service deeming provisions have changed!

by Allison | Dec 7, 2018 | By-Laws, Fact Sheets, Levies, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes

Strata managers need to be aware of this key change if serving notices by post. Section 160 of the Evidence Act 1995 (NSW) has recently been amended. Instead of being deemed served four working days after the item has been posted, the item is now deemed served after...

Important Changes to NSW Levy Recovery

by Chris | Mar 2, 2017 | Levies, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News

The owners corporation is responsible for recovering unpaid contributions levied against owners. The Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (the Act) came into force after 30 November 2016 and introduced some important changes to the levy recovery process. Pursuant to...

Applications are open for the City of Sydney’s Smart Green Apartments Scheme

by Allison | Aug 24, 2016 | Levies, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News

Strata schemes with a minimum of 50 lots or 6 stories have one month to apply to be part of the City of Sydney’s 2016 Smart Green Apartments scheme. This scheme sees consultants review the energy and water usage in your building and to develop a plan to...

NSW FACT SHEET 4: Compulsory Strata Management: How does it affect you and your scheme?

by Allison | Aug 15, 2016 | By-Laws, Fact Sheets, Levies, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes

The NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) has the power under section 162 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 1996 to appoint a compulsory strata managing agent to a strata scheme. This power is also contained in section 237 of the Strata Schemes Management...
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