by Allison | Nov 18, 2020 | Case Review, Fact Sheets, Levies, News & Publications, NSW, Rules, Strata Disputes
All owners of a lot in a strata scheme must pay contributions levied on them in accordance with the schedule determined at the annual general meeting of the owners corporation for that year (and any special contributions determined during the year). Usually, the...
by Allison | Nov 18, 2020 | Fact Sheets, Factsheets, News & Publications, NSW, Rules, Strata Disputes
A fence servicing a strata scheme could be owned by any number of people. To determine ownership and therefore responsibility, the first step is to consult the strata plan. If the fence is located within the air space of a lot but is not shown on the strata plan, then...
by Allison | Oct 23, 2020 | Case Review, Fact Sheets, News & Publications, NSW, Rules, Strata Disputes
This was the question determined by NCAT’s Appeal Panel on 3 June 2020 in Chehelnabi v Gourmet and Leisure Holdings Pty Ltd [2020] NSWCATAP 102 (03 June 2020). In the first instance, the appellants sought orders from the Tribunal to improve the alleged noises, smells...
by Allison | Oct 23, 2020 | News & Publications, NSW, Rules, Strata Disputes
Seemingly without warning, as of 1 July 2020 section 125 of Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 and clauses 32 to 34 of the Strata Schemes Management Regulations 2016 which regulated the disposal of abandoned goods on common property were repealed. The legislation that...
by Allison | Sep 29, 2020 | By-Laws, Fact Sheets, News & Publications, NSW, Rules
The process to authorise major works in a lot within a strata scheme can be complex and it normally involves the adoption of a special by-law making the lot owner responsible for any damages to the portion of common property affected by the works. Under section 111(b)...
