by Allison | May 15, 2022 | By-Laws, News & Publications, NSW
In the recent case of Stocker v The Owners – Strata Plan No. 6622 [2022] NSWCATCD 31, the Tribunal considered whether works carried out by a lot owner were cosmetic works, or minor renovations, or works that were not cosmetic works or minor renovations, and the type...
by Allison | May 15, 2022 | By-Laws, News & Publications, NSW
Works that are not cosmetic works or minor renovations, commonly referred to as major works, are more serious works to the common property. You will need a by-law for these works to be authorised. This requires a special resolution to be passed at a general meeting of...
by Allison | Mar 14, 2022 | By-Laws, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News
The recent case of The Owners – SP No 91684 v Liu; The Owners – SP No 90189 v Liu [2022] NSWCATAP 1 considers these questions. Shortly after section 137A of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (SSMA 2015) came into effect, each owners corporation in this case...
by Allison | Jan 17, 2022 | By-Laws, News & Publications, NSW, Strata Disputes
Section 108 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 requires the adoption of a special by-law before an individual lot owner can carry out works affecting common property. The purpose of a by-law under section 108 is mainly to: identify the works involving common...
by Allison | Sep 14, 2021 | By-Laws, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes
According to the Tribunal in Roden v The Owners – Strata Plan No. 55773 [2021] NSWCATCD 61, the answer to this question in yes, as long as the administrative fee is necessary and reasonable. In this matter, Mr Roden sought an order under s 150 of the Strata Schemes...
