by Cameron Shaw | Sep 12, 2017
Whether or not you need a by-law depends on the nature of the works you intend to conduct. If the works affect common property (which is almost invariably the case) works are categorised into “cosmetic works”, “minor renovations”, or, works...
by Telemon Admin | Feb 9, 2017
New Strata Law legislation and associated regulations became effective in NSW on 30 November 2016. All Strata Schemes are affected in one way or another. If you are a tenant or owner you should spend some time reading about the changes. NSW Fair Trading has compiled...
by Cameron Shaw | Oct 19, 2016
Currently more than a quarter of NSW population lives, owns or manages strata. To modernise strata laws in New South Wales, the New South Wales Fair Trading has recently announced that the new Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) (Act) will come into effect on 30...
by Telemon Admin | Jul 6, 2016
Two-lot strata schemes face their own unique challenges in contrast to larger strata schemes. This is because two-lot strata schemes only involve two owners whereas larger strata schemes could involve 10, 20, 50 or over 100 lot owners in a particular strata scheme....
by Cameron Shaw | May 4, 2016
The Strata Committee has wide powers curtailed only by limitations the Owners Corporation has chosen to impose on the Strata Committee, and a number of statutory restrictions. Section 36 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 says: (2) A decision of a strata...
