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NSW FACT SHEET 4: Compulsory Strata Management: How does it affect you and your scheme?

by Allison | Jul 7, 2025 | By-Laws, Fact Sheets, Levies, News & Publications, NSW, Strata Disputes

The NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) has the power under section 237 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (SSMA) to make orders for the appointment of a strata managing agent, and to then specify the functions that are to be exercised or those which...

When Will The Tribunal Make An Order To Appoint A Compulsory Strata Manager?

by Allison | Oct 17, 2022 | By-Laws, News & Publications, NSW, Strata Disputes

In the case of Dunstan v The Owners – Strata Plan No. 79749, an order was made to appoint a compulsory strata manager for a 12 month period to exercise all functions of the Owners Corporation and strata committee. The strata scheme consists of 13 units built in 2008....

Is Your Owners Corporation Performing Satisfactorily?

by Allison | Apr 12, 2022 | News & Publications, NSW, Strata Disputes

In the recent case of Hannan v The Owners – Strata Plan No. 20680 [2022] NSWCATCD 15, a few lot owners made an application to the Tribunal for orders that a compulsory strata manager be appointed pursuant to section 237(1)(a) of the Strata Schemes Management Act...

Recent News & Publications

  • Case Note: Craven & Gilks v The Owners – Units Plan No 2839 (Appeal) [2023] ACAT 4
  • Case Note: Cheetham & Ors v The Owners – Units Plan No 503 & Ors (Unit Titles) [2019] ACAT 90
  • Case Note. Leonard & Anor v Michie & Ors (Unit Titles) [2019] ACAT 14
  • SMH Article: Barking dogs, prams and air-con: What Sydney’s apartment dwellers fight about
  • NSW Strata Reforms Taking Effect Soon

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