by Chris | Mar 27, 2019 | By-Laws, Legal Alert, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes
In the matter of Cestaro v The Owners – Strata Plan No. 457 NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal of 12 February 2019 (unreported), it was held that security bars affixed to the external windows of a lot were common property. The lot owner applicant alleged that...
by Allison | Dec 7, 2018 | By-Laws, Fact Sheets, Levies, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes
Strata managers need to be aware of this key change if serving notices by post. Section 160 of the Evidence Act 1995 (NSW) has recently been amended. Instead of being deemed served four working days after the item has been posted, the item is now deemed served after...
by Allison | Dec 2, 2016 | Fact Sheets, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News
What is a Strata Committee? As of 30 November 2016, an Executive Committee is now known as a Strata Committee. It has the ability to make decisions on behalf of the owners corporation. Its powers to do so may be restricted by the owners corporation at general meeting....
by Allison | Oct 20, 2016 | Fact Sheets, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News
The Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) which, but for part 11, will commence on 30 November 2016 gives “eligible tenants” certain rights. Who are “eligible tenants”? Section 258 of the Act requires landlords (or sub-lessors) to notify the owners corporation of...
by Allison | Aug 15, 2016 | By-Laws, Fact Sheets, Levies, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes
The NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) has the power under section 162 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 1996 to appoint a compulsory strata managing agent to a strata scheme. This power is also contained in section 237 of the Strata Schemes Management...
