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NSW: the Strata Schemes Management Regulation 2016 has been released

by Allison | Aug 12, 2016 | BCA Compliance, Building Defects, By-Laws, Fact Sheets, Levies, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes

The final version of the Strata Schemes Management Regulation 2016 (NSW) has now been released. It will soon be available on www.legislation.nsw.gov.au and Fair Trading’s website however it can also be found here: Strata-Schemes-Management-Regulation-2016 For...

NSW Strata Reforms Explained

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)...

Is bankruptcy the best option? Considerations when contemplating bankruptcy proceedings against debtor lot owners

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...

Attention to Detail: The Importance of Compliance when Issuing Creditor’s Statutory Demands

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...

Debt Collectors v Lawyers – When is it time to call in the Legal Professionals?

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...

New Debt Collection Guidelines: Are you following the appropriate procedure?

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...
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