by Allison | Sep 15, 2024 | By-Laws, Strata Disputes
The Basics of Common Property Boundaries The basic rule is that the common property of a strata scheme is anything not designated as belonging to a lot. Lot property boundaries are defined by the lines marked on the Strata Plan that indicate walls, ceilings and...
by Allison | Jul 2, 2024 | News & Publications, Recent News, Strata Disputes
The strata management industry has been rocked by similar allegations to those investigated by the Hayne Commission with respect to the banking, superannuation and financial services industry. Since the Hayne Commission reforms, consumer confidence in the financial...
by Allison | Apr 17, 2024 | Case Review, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes
This question was inadvertently raised, and answered in the recent case of Gill v The Owners – Strata Plan No. 17913 [2024] NSWCATAP 37. The decision also provided some guidance on applications to remove a strata committee member. In the case, Ms Gill, seemingly...
by Allison | Apr 16, 2024 | News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes
Our Allison Benson was recently quoted in a Sydney Morning Herald article dated 24 February 2024 which provides examples of unreasonable noise complaints and how to communicate effectively with neighbours to find solutions and what to do if you cannot resolve the...
by Allison | Dec 11, 2023 | Building Defects, Case Review, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Rules, Strata Disputes
On 24 November 2023, Her Honour Justice Peden gave judgement in The Owners – Strata Plan No 80877 v Lannock Capital 2 Pty Ltd [2023] NSWSC 1401 in the ongoing saga that is well known as Mascot Towers. The background facts are well known from extensive media coverage....
by Allison | Nov 12, 2023 | News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes
The Appeal Panel of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal has made it very clear that not agreeing with a decision of the Tribunal does not give you an automatic right to appeal. An appeal to the Appeal Panel does not simply provide a losing party in the Tribunal...
