by Allison | Jun 17, 2020 | By-Laws, Fact Sheets, News & Publications, NSW, Rules, Strata Disputes
In the recent decision of the Appeal Panel of the NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) in Andelman v Small [2020] NSWCATAP 32, the Appeal Panel considered the provisions of by-law 14 requiring all floor spaces except kitchens, laundries, toilets and...
by Allison | May 22, 2020 | Fact Sheets, News & Publications, NSW
If you’ve been spending more time at home due to COVID-19 restrictions, you may have come to realise that you would like to carry out some works to your lot. Once you’ve obtained a by-law to authorise the works, you will need to have it passed by the owners...
by Allison | May 22, 2020 | Factsheets, News & Publications, NSW
Many professionals, including strata managers, are still working from home due to the COVID-19’s restrictions. But how does this affect the management of the strata schemes and the holding of general meetings in particular? Strata lot owners may be concerned that due...
by Allison | May 4, 2020 | By-Laws, Legal Alert, News & Publications, NSW, Strata Disputes
With many professionals currently adapting to working from home and engaging in online meetings with their clients, it is essential to understand that some prohibitions apply to meetings conducted in person as well as to meetings conducted by electronic means (such as...
by Allison | May 4, 2020 | By-Laws, Legal Alert, News & Publications, NSW, Strata Disputes
Lock boxes are boxes that are installed on common property within the strata scheme so that keys or passes to access the building or lots can be stored in them. The purpose of installing a lock box for welfare access is to enable emergency services, such as the...
