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Abolition of Paper Certificates of Title

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...

What Kind Of Approval Do I Need For My Works?

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....

Do I Need A By-law? (Flow Chart)

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

Levy Recovery Update: Statutory Demand & Bankruptcy Thresholds

by Allison | Jun 8, 2021 | News & Publications, NSW, Recent News

Statutory Demands An amendment to the Corporations Regulations 2001 (Cth) will enact a change to the minimum amount for a statutory demand from 1 July 2021, increasing the current statutory minimum of $2,000 to $4,000 to reflect the impact of inflation. This change...

Expert Evidence In NCAT Proceedings – Must My Expert Comply With Procedural Direction 3?

by Allison | Jun 8, 2021 | News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes

Whether or not an expert is required to comply with the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal’s (NCAT) Procedural Direction 3 setting out the expert’s code of conduct was considered in McGrath v The Owners – Strata Plan No 13631 [2021] NSWCATAP 167. Background Mr...

Sustainability Infrastructure In Strata Schemes – The Good And The Bad

by Allison | Jun 8, 2021 | News & Publications, NSW, Recent News

The Strata Schemes Management Amendment (Sustainability Infrastructure) Bill 2021 was passed on 16 February 2021 and received assent on 24 February 2021, thereafter becoming the Strata Schemes Amendment (Sustainability Infrastructure) Act 2021. The new provisions on...
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