by Chris | Mar 27, 2019 | ACT, By-Laws, Legal Alert, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes, Strata Disputes
Leonard & Anor v Michie & Ors (Unit Titles) [2019] ACAT 14 is a recent decision by ACAT which was determined on 31 January 2019. It is of interest to strata managers given it is the only decision of any jurisdiction in the ACT which considers allegations of...
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 Chris | Oct 4, 2016 | ACT, Building Defects, Recent News
On 20 August 2016, the Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Act 2016 (the Legislation) commenced operation. The Legislation is the culmination of several years of consideration by the ACT Government and amends the following laws: Building Act 2004; Building...
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...
by Allison | Mar 21, 2016 | Fact Sheets, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News
This is a reminder that after 29 April 2016 properties in NSW with either a swimming pool or a spa pool may need a valid certificate of compliance or a relevant occupation certificate prior to being sold or leased. What does this mean? The Swimming Pools Amendment Act...
