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Spedding v The Owners – Units Plan 3941 (Unit Titles) [2022] ACAT 49

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...

How do Sections 106 and 108 of the Strata Schemes Management Act Interact?

by Allison | Jan 22, 2021 | Factsheets, News & Publications, NSW, Rules, Strata Disputes

It is common knowledge that an owners corporation is responsible for the common property in its strata scheme. However, when an owners corporation resolved to replace, rather than repair, the common property roof of one of its buildings the question of the roof ended...

What is a Scott Schedule & Why are they Used?

by Allison | Jan 14, 2021 | Building Defects, Fact Sheets, News & Publications, NSW, Strata Disputes

Scott Schedules are often used in building defect matters. They are an important tool that help both the parties and the decision maker focus on the defects being claimed and the quantum of each defect. What is a Scott Schedule? A Scott Schedule is a document that...

Code of Conduct for Short- Term Rental Accommodation

by Allison | Jan 11, 2021 | By-Laws, Legal Alert, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News

The mandatory Code of Conduct for short-term rental accommodation has been finalised and will apply from 18 December 2020. You can view the Code here. Host obligations If you are a host, the obligations imposed on you by the Code include: You must hold insurance for...

Harsh, Unconscionable, Oppressive: Angus Has the Last Bark on Strata By-law

by Allison | Nov 19, 2020 | By-Laws, Case Review, Fact Sheets, Legal Alert, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Rules, Strata Disputes, Uncategorised

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Recent News & Publications

  • LSJ Article – Strata And Community Title Update: Big Changes Are On The Way
  • Interview with 2CC Talking Canberra Local Breakfast with Stephen Cenatiempo | 05 March 2025
  • LSJ Article – “Most Unsatisfactory” Conduct In Addressing Building Defects
  • Submission to Inquiry into Management of Strata Properties 2025 | 28 February 2025
  • Interview with ABC Canberra Drive with Georgia Stynes | 26 February 2025

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