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What are some of the sorts of By-Laws owners are adopting during the By-Law Review?

Strata, By-Laws

Posted 07 April 2017

While owners corporations are undertaking a review of their by-laws as required under the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015, owners corporations may wish to consider adopting additional by-laws that …

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Top Ten Tips for New Strata Schemes

Strata

Posted 15 March 2017

Purchasers of lots in a new strata plan find themselves members of a new owners corporation, which has a lot of work to do during the lead up to its first annual general meeting. That meeting must tak…

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Deadline 21 March 2017 – Closing date for submissions on the draft Australian Standard for Defects in group title buildings

Building Defects

Posted 14 March 2017

Further to recent implementation of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 a new Australian Standard for defect report reports for group title buildings has been developed and public consultation is o…

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Agency Agreements Expiry Deadline – 29 May 2017

Strata, Management Agreements

Posted 13 March 2017

Many agency agreements are due to expire on 29 May 2017 due to the operation of Section 50(1) and clause 14(1) of Schedule 3 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015.…

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Loose Fill Asbestos Hazard Important Update for Strata and Home Owners 2017

Strata

Posted 09 March 2017

31 March 2017 Deadline to confirm registration 31 July 2017 Deadline to opt into Voluntary Purchase and Demolition Scheme if Loose Fill Asbestos Identified…

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Renovations – Do I need a By-Law?

Strata, Renovations

Posted 31 January 2017

Many owners may be tempted to “keep it simple” when renovating their apartment and not request approval from the owners corporation, or a by-law. Strata committees may take a similar view, wishing…

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AirBNB – Is Your Strata Building Becoming a Party Hotel?

Strata

Posted 18 January 2017

The rapid expansion of Airbnb and other online letting services has become one of the most controversial issues for the strata sector. A recent NSW Government enquiry suggests that new laws are likel…

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By-Law Review – Are you ready?

Strata, By-Laws

Posted 13 January 2017

Owners corporations should regularly consider their by-laws. Additionally, as of 30 November 2016 all owners corporations are required by law to:…

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