by Cameron Shaw | May 4, 2018
If a by-law needs to be AMENDED it is necessary to look at s 141 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015(the Act) as it provides the procedure for changing by-laws. Simply, the owners corporation, through a special resolution, can alter by-laws as they wish. This...
by Cameron Shaw | May 4, 2018
While the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) allows for the Registrar to dispense with the need for mediation if mediation is “unnecessary or inappropriate in the circumstances” (and it is not necessary in certain other situations, including where Orders have...
by Cameron Shaw | May 4, 2018
YES! Before buying a strata lot you should DEFINITELY request a strata report. Although the property owner has disclosed information about the lot itself as required in the contract, the contract doesn’t require disclosure of important information about the common...
by Cameron Shaw | Mar 2, 2018
Firstly, the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (SSMA) classifies renovations into three categories; Cosmetic work; Minor renovations; and Major renovations. An owner MUST receive permission from the owners corporation before doing any minor or major renovations. So,...
by Cameron Shaw | Feb 16, 2018
Airbnb is becoming increasingly popular as a cheap accommodation option. Lot owners are understandably keen on renting out their unit short term to gain high returns. However, if an Owners Corporation prohibits the use of Airbnb short term letting through a by-law, is...
