by Chris | Mar 2, 2017 | Levies, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News
The owners corporation is responsible for recovering unpaid contributions levied against owners. The Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (the Act) came into force after 30 November 2016 and introduced some important changes to the levy recovery process. Pursuant to...
by Chris | Mar 2, 2017 | By-Laws, News & Publications, NSW
The commencement of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (the new Act) on 30 November 2016 means that schemes are now required to keep a consolidated list of the by-laws in force for their scheme and register the consolidated list with any new change of by-law. As...
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 | Nov 10, 2016 | By-Laws, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News
Many lot owners, particular those in older strata schemes, do not know what by-laws apply to their scheme. While the Secretary of the Owners Corporation is required to keep a record of all the by-laws in force in the scheme this record may not always be accurate. Why?...
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...
