by Allison | Nov 12, 2023 | News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes
The Appeal Panel of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal has made it very clear that not agreeing with a decision of the Tribunal does not give you an automatic right to appeal. An appeal to the Appeal Panel does not simply provide a losing party in the Tribunal...
by Allison | Aug 14, 2023 | Case Review, News & Publications, NSW, Strata Disputes
Living in a Strata Scheme, Neighbourhood Scheme or Community Association can be challenging – especially so when tempers flare and fingers fly (over a keyboard). Many people vent their frustrations about their neighbours, their Owners Corporation, committee or strata...
by Allison | Jun 19, 2023 | By-Laws, News & Publications, NSW, Strata Disputes
In the relatively recent case of Bruce v The Owners – Strata Plan No. 98803 [2022] NSWCATCD 83, the Tribunal has determined that Option B of By-law 5 Keeping of Animals in Sch 3 of the SSMR 2016 does not limit a lot owner to one animal. Background In June 2021, the...
by Allison | May 14, 2023 | News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes
When is a by-law harsh, unconscionable or oppressive? Our Allison Benson discussed some of the recent cases for Look Up Strata on 20 April 2023. The link to the presentation is here in case you missed it.
by Allison | May 14, 2023 | By-Laws, News & Publications, NSW, Strata Disputes
Chances are your strata scheme is ruled by a set of model by-laws. If that is the case, the appearances by-law will contain a paragraph in terms similar to the following: The owner or occupier of a lot must not, without the written consent of the Owners Corporation,...
by Allison | May 14, 2023 | News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes
In the recent case of Haramis v The Owners – Strata Plan No. 51923 [2023] NSWCATCD 15, a lot owner sought an order from the Tribunal for the Owners Corporation to carry out work to a common property wall and its enclosed pipework to prevent or reduce noise...
