by Allison | May 14, 2023 | News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes
When is a by-law harsh, unconscionable or oppressive? Our Allison Benson discussed some of the recent cases for Look Up Strata on 20 April 2023. The link to the presentation is here in case you missed it.
by Allison | Apr 13, 2023 | By-Laws, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes
In the recent case of Franklin v The Owners—Strata Plan No. 87497 [2022] NSWCATCD 210, the applicant was an owner of a lot in the scheme. The scheme had 87 residential lots and 13 utility lots, and the scheme was previously an aged care facility. The by-law in...
by Allison | Jan 15, 2023 | By-Laws, News & Publications, NSW
According to the recent case of Norman v The Owners Strata Plan No 60182 [2022] NSWCATCD 152, they are not. The applicant in the matter sought orders that the flooring by-law, which was made in November 2006, be invalidated as it stated that owners must not carry out...
by Allison | Nov 14, 2022 | By-Laws, News & Publications, NSW
Lot owners are often referred to us by their strata manager when they want to renovate their lot. The reason is that the work will involve waterproofing, involves structural elements, changes the external appearance of a lot or may require consent under other...
by Allison | Oct 17, 2022 | By-Laws, News & Publications, NSW
Once your by-law has been passed by special resolution at a general meeting of the Owners Corporation, there is one more step you will need to undertake before your by-law is enforceable: Registration. This step is often forgotten as many lot owners assume that having...
