by Allison | Jul 12, 2021 | Case Review, Legal Alert, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes
While the main objective of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) is to provide a simple, quick, and effective process for resolving disputes, it is important for you to understand the law applicable to your claim, as well as the practice and procedures in...
by Allison | Jul 12, 2021 | By-Laws, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Uncategorised
There are generally four ways for a lot owner to gain use of a common property space such as a parking space, courtyard or roof space. These are by way of: an exclusive use by-law, registering a strata plan of subdivision, entering into a licence of the common...
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...
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...
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...
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...
