by Allison | Apr 7, 2020 | Fact Sheets, Legal Alert, Levies, News & Publications, NSW, Rules
Due to the COVID-19 emergency and to its financial impact on the global economy, a growing number of strata schemes are considering reducing the level of levies to be raised for their administrative and capital works funds. However, it is important to note that strict...
by Allison | Dec 7, 2018 | By-Laws, Fact Sheets, Levies, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes
Strata managers need to be aware of this key change if serving notices by post. Section 160 of the Evidence Act 1995 (NSW) has recently been amended. Instead of being deemed served four working days after the item has been posted, the item is now deemed served after...
by Allison | Dec 2, 2016 | Fact Sheets, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News
What is a Strata Committee? As of 30 November 2016, an Executive Committee is now known as a Strata Committee. It has the ability to make decisions on behalf of the owners corporation. Its powers to do so may be restricted by the owners corporation at general meeting....
by Chris | Nov 18, 2016 | Fact Sheets, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes
The Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) has brought about many changes. Among the changes is a significant change to how an Owners Corporation or a Strata Committee can obtain legal advice and take legal action. Previously, section 80D of the Strata Schemes...
by Allison | Oct 20, 2016 | Fact Sheets, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News
The Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) which, but for part 11, will commence on 30 November 2016 gives “eligible tenants” certain rights. Who are “eligible tenants”? Section 258 of the Act requires landlords (or sub-lessors) to notify the owners corporation of...
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...
