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Important Changes to NSW Levy Recovery

by Chris | Mar 2, 2017 | Levies, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News

The owners corporation is responsible for recovering unpaid contributions levied against owners. The Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (the Act) came into force after 30 November 2016 and introduced some important changes to the levy recovery process. Pursuant to...

ACT Case note: Recovering costs in levy recovery matters

by Allison | Mar 21, 2016 | ACT, Case Review, Levies, News & Publications, Recent News

On 20 November 2015 ACAT heard a levy recovery matter and made a decision that has a significant impact on all strata levy recovery matters commenced in ACAT. The case was The Owners – Units Plan 840 V Richardson (Civil Dispute) [2015] ACAT 77. What was the case...

Debt Collectors v Lawyers – When is it time to call in the Legal Professionals?

by Allison | Aug 26, 2014 | ACT, Legal Alert, Levies, Levies, NSW

When seeking to recover unpaid strata levies, it is natural for Owners Corporations to want a fast result with as little money spent as possible. For this reason, many may shy away from enlisting the assistance of lawyers, fearing excessive legal fees will result in...

Using Bankruptcy Proceedings in Levy Recovery: What happens if the debtor pays down the debt?

by Allison | Jul 21, 2014 | ACT, Legal Alert, Levies, Levies, NSW

Once judgment has been granted in a levy recovery matter the Owners Corporation should seriously consider applying for the issue of a bankruptcy notice. When is a bankruptcy notice possible? To obtain a bankruptcy notice in levy recovery matters the judgment debt must...

Meeting Notices: Why it is vital to get the timing right

by Allison | Jul 15, 2014 | ACT, Case Review, NSW, Strata Disputes, Strata Disputes

When recovering strata levies or defending an application by a lot owner in respect of the validity of a meeting, it is essential that you have good processes in place and can demonstrate that you have followed these processes when sending meeting notices and levy...
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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
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  • NSW Strata Reforms Taking Effect Soon

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