by Allison | Dec 8, 2022 | News & Publications, NSW
The Yuletide season is upon us again! For many this means family, friends, church services, good food, drink and, generally, good times as we celebrate the end of another hopefully productive year and reflect upon the year to come. For others however, the forecast is...
by Allison | Dec 8, 2022 | News & Publications, NSW
The holiday season is a time of celebration for many. We sing carols, invite guests over and decorate our homes. Although they are pretty and create a festive atmosphere, Christmas decorations can cause some serious issues for those living in strata. So, what are...
by Chris | Jul 11, 2022 | ACT, By-Laws, Case Review, News & Publications, Rules, Strata Disputes, Strata Disputes, Uncategorised, Uncategorized
The respondents owned and occupied a ground floor unit and in 2006, were given written permission to plant two trees in their courtyard. In fact, three trees were planted. These trees flourished and soon began to interfere with the amenity of the unit directly above...
by Allison | Apr 14, 2021 | News & Publications, NSW, Strata Disputes
The Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 requires, at section 153, that lot owners and occupants must not cause a nuisance. But, what is a nuisance and when does annoying behaviour cross the line into constituting an actionable nuisance? A nuisance could be created by...
by Allison | Sep 21, 2017 | Building Defects, Case Review, Legal Alert, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes
Section 106 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) (the 2015 Act) establishes the strict liability of an owners corporation to maintain and repair its common property in the same terms as section 62 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 1996 (NSW) (the 1996...
