by Allison | Sep 14, 2025 | News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes
A neighbour recently reported noisy upstairs children causing daily disruptions, making it difficult to watch TV due to loud running and constant noise. What can be done? Start with a friendly approach: Speak to your neighbours and explain the issue with specific...
by Allison | Jul 7, 2025 | By-Laws, Fact Sheets, Levies, News & Publications, NSW, Strata Disputes
The NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) has the power under section 237 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (SSMA) to make orders for the appointment of a strata managing agent, and to then specify the functions that are to be exercised or those which...
by Chris | Jun 13, 2025 | ACT, Building Defects, News & Publications, Strata Disputes
https://kerinbensonlawyers.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Building-Sites-Next-Door-to-Strata-Title-Buildings.mp4 This is general information and should not be considered to be legal advice. You should obtain legal advice specific to your...
by Allison | Sep 15, 2024 | By-Laws, Strata Disputes
The Basics of Common Property Boundaries The basic rule is that the common property of a strata scheme is anything not designated as belonging to a lot. Lot property boundaries are defined by the lines marked on the Strata Plan that indicate walls, ceilings and...
by Allison | Jul 2, 2024 | News & Publications, Recent News, Strata Disputes
The strata management industry has been rocked by similar allegations to those investigated by the Hayne Commission with respect to the banking, superannuation and financial services industry. Since the Hayne Commission reforms, consumer confidence in the financial...
by Allison | Apr 17, 2024 | Case Review, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes
This question was inadvertently raised, and answered in the recent case of Gill v The Owners – Strata Plan No. 17913 [2024] NSWCATAP 37. The decision also provided some guidance on applications to remove a strata committee member. In the case, Ms Gill, seemingly...
