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Interpretation Of Strata Plans: How Do I Read My Strata Plan?

by Allison | Jul 16, 2023 | News & Publications, NSW

Each strata plan registered in NSW is unique. In addition to the fact that every strata building or complex will be a unique building or set of buildings, legislation for the interpretation of strata plans have changed over time, and guidelines for surveyors who draw...

Is It In An Owners Corporation’s Interest To Be Diligent?

by Allison | Jul 16, 2023 | News & Publications, NSW

According to the case of Achiam v The Owners – Strata Plan No. 58026 [2022] NSWCATCD 66, it certainly is. This case concerned interest charged to the applicant lot owners for late payment of contributions and the expenses of the owners corporation in recovering such...

Unit Titles Legislation Amendment Act 2023

by Allison | Jun 29, 2023 | ACT, Legal Alert, News & Publications, Recent News

On Saturday 1 July 2023 the amendments pursuant to the Unit Titles Legislation Amendment Act 2023 commence. Please click here to access Kerin Benson Lawyer’s summary table of the most important amendments. The text of the Act itself is available on the ACT...

Consolidations now apply to Management Statements too…

by Allison | Jun 19, 2023 | Legal Alert, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News

With the introduction on 26 March 2021 of the Community Land Development Act 2021 and its associated regulations (‘the Regulations’) came a raft of changes that affect Neighbourhood, Precinct and Community Associations. In particular, it is now a requirement for an...

The Do’s/Don’t Of Amending The By-Laws For Your Strata Scheme

by Allison | Jun 19, 2023 | By-Laws, News & Publications, NSW

Owners corporations should take care when they amend existing by-laws. The simple decision to delete a word, or add in a word, if not done with consideration to the entire by-law and/or by-laws for scheme, can render a by-law invalid or unenforceable. Here are some...
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