Click here to call us +61 2 9929 0226

Enquire Now Knowledge Library
knowledge library

Filters

Reset

By-Laws: Referee won’t blow the whistle?

Strata, By-Laws, Building Defects

Posted 15 March 2022

A sporting game can become an ugly affair when the referee blows the whistle for every infringement, seems to be blowing it in favour of one team or fails to blow it all. It works the same way with en…

Read more →

Who’s a good dog? – Assistance animals update

Strata

Posted 14 March 2022

There are certain provisions in the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (“SSMA”) in relation to assistance animals that an owners corporation or lot owner should be aware of. Sections 139(5) & (6) …

Read more →

The Do’s and Don’ts in By-Law Drafting: How Far can an Unenforceable By-Law take you?

Strata, By-Laws

Posted 02 March 2022

The very nature of strata ownership and its close proximity of living environment increases the likelihood of disputes occurring and it is common to see that many owners corporations take a proactive …

Read more →

Who owns the embedded network infrastructure when it is attached to the common property?

Strata

Posted 12 October 2021

A “fixture” refers to objects that are attached to the land in such a manner that they become part of the land. Once an object becomes a part of the property, it belongs to the property owner. But…

Read more →

Out of sight, Vermiculite!

Strata

Posted 09 November 2021

What is Vermiculite? Vermiculite is a naturally occurring mineral which is utilised in building products for its superior fireproofing and soundproofing properties. …

Read more →

Owners Corporation’s Duty to ensure safety of the Common Property

Strata, Public Liability

Posted 09 November 2021

It is the responsibility of an owners corporation to ensure that common property is reasonably safe to users. This responsibility can be three dimensional and often with a degree of overlap.…

Read more →

Important changes to be aware of following commencement of Community Legislation

Strata and Community Title Developments

Posted 15 October 2021

The NSW Government has proclaimed the commencement date for the Community Land Management Act 2021 (CLMA) and Community Land Development Act 2021, as well as their associated regulations – all set t…

Read more →

Community Land Management Act 2021 and Regulations – Time To Review Your Management Statement

Strata and Community Title Developments

Posted 14 October 2021

The long awaited update to the Community Schemes legislation is expected to commence on 1 December 2021 this year. The changes are significant and apply to almost all aspects of the community legislat…

Read more →