by Allison | Sep 8, 2021 | By-Laws, Legal Alert, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Rules, Strata Disputes
In the most recent development on keeping of animals in strata schemes, s 137B of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 came into effect on 25 August 2021. Our Allison Benson has written an article about this new section here. In addition, clause 36A of the Strata...
by Allison | Aug 10, 2021 | By-Laws, News & Publications, NSW
Whether you’re new to strata title or have been involved for a number of years, the process of having a by-law drafted, passed and registered can often be daunting and sometimes confusing. We’ve summarised three of the frequently asked questions we receive from...
by Allison | Jul 11, 2021 | By-Laws, Fact Sheets, News & Publications, NSW, Strata Disputes
Given the number of people living in strata schemes, it is surprising that many of them are still not aware that certain works require the approval of the Owners Corporation. This article is a quick re-cap on the types of approval required for works to your lot....
by Allison | May 11, 2021 | By-Laws, News & Publications, NSW
By-laws are the rules that govern an owners corporation. All owners and occupiers are required to comply with the by-laws of their strata scheme and as such, it is important that by-laws are clearly drafted and easily interpreted. When by-laws are unclear or...
by Allison | Mar 10, 2021 | By-Laws, Case Review, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes
This was one of the issues before the Appeal Panel in the recent case of Macey’s Group Pty Ltd v Owners – Strata Plan No 33591 [2021] NSWCATAP 7. The case concerned an appeal against orders made by the Tribunal under section 149 of the Strata Schemes Management Act...
