by Allison | Sep 12, 2023 | Case Review, News & Publications, NSW, Strata Disputes
According to the case of Warren v The Owners – Strata Plan No. 61618, it certainly is. In this case, the applicant sought orders that: all resolutions passed at the AGM be set aside pursuant to s.24 or s.232 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (“SSMA”) due to...
by Allison | Jun 21, 2022 | ACT, Case Review, News & Publications, Rules, Strata Disputes
The issue in this case was whether reduced quorum decisions made at an annual general meeting held on 16 December 2021 took effect where the owners corporation gave notice of the reduced quorum decisions to unit owners on 4 January 2022, that is, more than seven...
by Allison | May 14, 2021 | Legal Alert, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Uncategorised
The temporary relief measures introduced in response to COVID-19 enabling the holding of an owners corporation to hold electronic meetings, regardless of whether a motion authorising an electronic meeting had previously been passed, were not extended. This means that...
by Allison | Nov 18, 2020 | Case Review, Fact Sheets, Levies, News & Publications, NSW, Rules, Strata Disputes
All owners of a lot in a strata scheme must pay contributions levied on them in accordance with the schedule determined at the annual general meeting of the owners corporation for that year (and any special contributions determined during the year). Usually, the...
by Allison | Sep 29, 2020 | By-Laws, Fact Sheets, News & Publications, NSW, Rules
The process to authorise major works in a lot within a strata scheme can be complex and it normally involves the adoption of a special by-law making the lot owner responsible for any damages to the portion of common property affected by the works. Under section 111(b)...
