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 | Feb 18, 2015 | ACT, Legal Alert, Levies, Levies, NSW, Recent News
Once judgment is obtained against a debtor lot owner, there are various enforcement options that may be canvassed by the owners corporation. If the judgment debt (which includes interest and legal costs) is $5,000 or more, one of the enforcement options open to owners...
by Allison | Oct 10, 2014 | Case Review, Levies, NSW
The recent cases of Kisimul Holdings Pty Ltd v Clear Position Pty Ltd [2014] NSWCA 262 (Kisimul) and In the Matter of EGE Foods Australia Pty Ltd [2014] NSWSC 983 (EGE Foods) serve to emphasise the importance of compliance with legislative requirements when issuing...
by Allison | Aug 26, 2014 | ACT, Legal Alert, Levies, Levies, NSW
When seeking to recover unpaid strata levies, it is natural for Owners Corporations to want a fast result with as little money spent as possible. For this reason, many may shy away from enlisting the assistance of lawyers, fearing excessive legal fees will result in...
by Allison | Aug 7, 2014 | ACT, Legal Alert, Levies, Levies, NSW
In July 2014, Australian Security Investments Commission (ASIC) and Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) jointly released a publication entitled “Debt Collection Guideline: for collectors and creditors” (the Guideline). The Guideline is a timely...
by Allison | Jul 21, 2014 | ACT, Legal Alert, Levies, Levies, NSW
Once judgment has been granted in a levy recovery matter the Owners Corporation should seriously consider applying for the issue of a bankruptcy notice. When is a bankruptcy notice possible? To obtain a bankruptcy notice in levy recovery matters the judgment debt must...
