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Strata

Posted 21 November 2018

One of the greatest difficulties for strata schemes and their strata managing agents is balancing the parallel objectives of efficient cost effective administration and an inclusive harmonious environ…

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The unintentional impact of the NSW Government’s Strata Renewal Reform on Lower-income Earners

Strata, Urban Renewal

Posted 30 October 2018

With the commencement of Part 10 of the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 on 30 November 2016, the NSW Government introduced a reform which is aimed to deal ‘proactively with the issue of ageing s…

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Leaf me alone: Tree Disputes Between Neighbours

Strata

Posted 31 October 2018

Trees are a frequent source of disputes between neighbours. They can provide privacy and enhance amenity, but they can also annoy neighbours and damage their property. This often leads to disputes, ge…

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Dob yourself in about cladding from 22 October

Building Defects

Posted 30 September 2018

The NSW Government move to address the risks arising from non-compliant cladding has progressed with the passing of new regulations, which take effect from 22 October 2018.…

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How do we make money from visitor spaces

Strata

Posted 01 October 2018

Owners Corporations have a variety of options to generate revenue from their common property. A question which frequently arises is whether schemes can sell or lease their visitor car parking spaces o…

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Hoarders: One man’s trash is another man’s treasure

Strata

Posted 19 September 2018

Dealing with Hoarders Question: Why don’t other lot owners like hoarders? Answer: Typical issues that arise from lot owners who are considered “hoarders” are bad o…

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Challenging Unfair By-Laws – Recent cases give some guidance

Strata, By-Laws

Posted 18 September 2018

The commencement of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (“SSMA”) on 30 November 2016 changed the rules concerning strata by-laws. In particular, Section 139(1) provides that a by-law must not b…

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Short Term Lettings – New Rules on the Way

Strata

Posted 06 September 2018

The NSW Government has passed the Fair Trading Amendment (Short-term Rental Accommodation) Act 2018 (“Act”), which is expected to commence in 2019 and which implements a new approach to short term…

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