by Allison | Jan 15, 2023 | By-Laws, News & Publications, NSW
According to the recent case of Norman v The Owners Strata Plan No 60182 [2022] NSWCATCD 152, they are not. The applicant in the matter sought orders that the flooring by-law, which was made in November 2006, be invalidated as it stated that owners must not carry out...
by Allison | Dec 8, 2022 | News & Publications, NSW
The Yuletide season is upon us again! For many this means family, friends, church services, good food, drink and, generally, good times as we celebrate the end of another hopefully productive year and reflect upon the year to come. For others however, the forecast is...
by Allison | Dec 8, 2022 | News & Publications, NSW
The holiday season is a time of celebration for many. We sing carols, invite guests over and decorate our homes. Although they are pretty and create a festive atmosphere, Christmas decorations can cause some serious issues for those living in strata. So, what are...
by Allison | Dec 7, 2022 | News & Publications, NSW
We are officially in the silly season! It is the season to have fun with family and friends, and as we all know, “fun” frequently equates to “noise”. Noise complaints are common around this time of the year. The reason for this is that gatherings are more frequent, go...
by Allison | Nov 14, 2022 | By-Laws, News & Publications, NSW, Strata Disputes
The matter of Kaye v The Owners – Strata Plan No 4350 [2022] NSWSC 1386 (Kaye) was an appeal from the Appeal Panel to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court considered whether an Owners Corporation had unreasonably refused to make a common property rights by-law. The...
by Allison | Nov 14, 2022 | News & Publications, NSW, Strata Disputes
In the recent case of The Owners – Strata Plan No 19410 v King atf the Cascade Trust [2022] NSWCATAP 326, the Owners Corporation appealed a decision made by the Tribunal that it undertake specified repairs to prevent water ingress to the second bedroom in one of the...
