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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 13 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 12 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 08 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 30 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 17 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 12 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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Building Defects Overview

Strata, Building Defects, eBooks

Posted 21 November 2016

Bannermans Lawyers’ construction team can provide tailored, commercial, effective legal advice to you in the management of building defect matters.…

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Strata Documents needed Before First AGM

Strata, Meetings and Records

Posted 21 November 2016

There are a range of documents which must be provided at least 48 hours before the first annual general meeting held on or after the new strata reforms begin on 30 November 2016.…

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Strata Insurance – Strata managing agents’ engagement of insurance brokers

Strata Insurance

Posted 01 November 2016

This fact sheet provides guidance in relation to the appointment by a strata managing agent of an insurance broker on behalf of one or more owners corporation clients.…

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