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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...

When being unreasonable isn’t enough: NCAT’s discretion in the reallocation of unit entitlements

by Allison | Mar 26, 2015 | Case Review, NSW, Strata Disputes

Section 183(1) of the Strata Schemes Management Act 1996 (NSW) (the Act) confers a discretion on NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal to reallocate unit entitlements when the original allocation is found to be unreasonable. The recent case of Rita Sahade v The Owners...

Renovations in Strata & Community Title Lots: New Planning “One-Stop-Shop” Website to Fast Track Development Approvals

by Allison | Mar 12, 2015 | By-Laws, NSW, Uncategorized

This is a caution that the new website httpss://hub.planning.nsw.gov.au/ for home owners wanting to renovate their properties launched by the Dept. Planning & Environment to fast track development approvals is not a one-stop-shop. Home owners in strata &...

Can A Lot Owner Claim For Damages In Equity and Negiligence Arising From A Breach of s62 After Thoo & Brookfield?

by Allison | Mar 1, 2015 | NSW, Strata Disputes

Click here to read the article – Can A Lot Owner Claim For Damages In Equity and Negiligence Arising From A Breach of s62 After Thoo & Brookfield

Don’t drown in the legislative reform: Ensure your pool is compliant

by Allison | Feb 26, 2015 | BCA Compliance, NSW, Uncategorized

The changes introduced by the Swimming Pools (Amendment) Act 2012 have again been postponed, with owners corporations now having until 29 April 2016 to ensure their swimming pools are the subject of a certificate of compliance if any owner wishes to sell or lease...
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