by Allison | Jun 19, 2023 | By-Laws, News & Publications, NSW
Owners corporations should take care when they amend existing by-laws. The simple decision to delete a word, or add in a word, if not done with consideration to the entire by-law and/or by-laws for scheme, can render a by-law invalid or unenforceable. Here are some...
by Chris | May 9, 2022 | Uncategorised
This case followed the decision in the previous Brudenall case, The Owners – Units Plan No 202 v Brudenall & Ors (Unit Titles) [2015] ACAT 64. It arose as a cross-application for a merits review was filed in the above proceedings but ultimately was heard as...
by Chris | May 9, 2022 | ACT, Building Defects, Building Defects, Case Review, Levies, Levies, News & Publications, Strata Disputes, Strata Disputes, Uncategorised, Uncategorized
Units Plan No 202 contained both class A units and class B units. This case centred around a long-standing and important legislated distinction in the maintenance obligations of the owners of these units. Namely, that the owners of class A units are not responsible...
by Allison | Oct 6, 2015 | By-Laws, NSW, Recent News
Want to do work to improve your lot? If you do, you may need to get a by-law. In most cases, your strata manager or owners corporation will be able to tell you whether or not you need to do so but the general rule is if you are altering the common property in any way...
by Allison | Oct 13, 2014 | By-Laws, Legal Alert, NSW
Do you want to renovate your unit but your proposed exclusive use by-law has been refused by the Owners Corporation? Or, do you believe that the terms of a works by-law that has been made are unreasonable? In either case you may be able to make an application to the...
