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Launch of Kerin Benson Lawyers Guide to ACT Strata Law

by Chris | Dec 10, 2017 | Uncategorized

The Kerin Benson Lawyers Guide to ACT Strata Law was launched on Friday at the National Portrait Gallery by Caroline Le Couteur, MLA and Gary Petherbridge. The Canberra Times has run an article on the book. Please click here to view the full article.  ...

How well do you know the new Strata Schemes Management Act 2015?

by Chris | May 1, 2017 | NSW, Uncategorized

The Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 has been in force for six months (as at May 2017). Domain.com.au has created a quiz for owners, strata managers and lawyers alike to test their knowledge about the new Act. Have a go here.  

NSW FACT SHEET 5: Strata Renewal under Part 10 of the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015: What is the process?

by Allison | Oct 5, 2016 | Fact Sheets, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Uncategorized

Although the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 does not yet have a commencement date, Part 10 of the Act, the part dealing with strata renewal is the topic of much discussion. Specifically, lot owners and owners corporations have been asking what is the process for...

By-Laws Price List

by Chris | Jul 13, 2016 | Uncategorized

Change of By-Law Price List 1 July 2016

Recovering legal costs in levy recovery actions in the ACT: Good news for owners corporations

by Allison | Apr 26, 2015 | ACT, Levies, Uncategorized

Section 31 of the Unit Titles (Management) Act 2011 (ACT) (the Act) enables an owners corporation to recover expenses from a lot owner if such expenses relate to work conducted by the owners corporation because of a wilful or negligent act or omission by an owner or...

Getting it right the first time round: Avoiding LPI requisitions for by-laws

by Allison | Apr 26, 2015 | By-Laws, NSW, Uncategorized

Whether it’s to authorise a renovation, regulate pet ownership, or to give the executive committee permission to approve the installation of solar panels, any change, repeal, or addition of a by-law requires the filing of documentation with Land and Property...
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