The What’s and Why’s of VOI’s
There appears to a great deal of confusion regarding the verification of identity (VOI) process and in this factsheet we aim to clarify what VOI is all about.
By-Laws
PEXA and Registration of By-Laws
From 22 March 2021, Consolidation/Change of By-Laws dealings must be lodged electronically through Property Exchange Australia (“PEXA”), unless a waiver applies. This means that the majority of Consolidation/Change of By-Laws forms can no longer be lodged by paper.
Pet Owners in Strata Celebrate! Court of Appeal Invalidates No Pets By-Law
Update on ‘No Pets’ by-laws in Strata – The Miniature Schnauzer that Roared
The issue of pets in strata schemes has always been a controversial and fiercely contested issue.
Update on 'No Pets' by-laws in Strata - The Miniature Schnauzer that Roared
The issue of pets in strata schemes has always been a controversial and fiercely contested issue.
Pets are often viewed as a member of the family by some, or conversely, an unpleasant annoyance by others.
Preventing Pesky Parking = $ for the Owners Corporation
Pesky parking practices by owners and occupiers can be a nightmare for strata schemes. However, this source of stress can be translated into a source of revenue for a savvy owners corporation.
Short-Term Lettings: Will the Proposed Reform Help You?
The NSW Government has released draft documents shedding some light on how the new legislation regulating short term lettings will work in practice. However, they pose as many questions as they answer. Further, the documents are currently being exhibited for public feedback and changes are likely.
The Deadline is Looming - Have You Reviewed Your By-Laws?
Owners corporations that existed at 30 November 2016 are required to conduct a review of their by-laws before 30 November 2017.
What are some of the sorts of By-Laws Owners are adopting during the By-Law Review?
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 may be of benefit to their scheme.
Strata Reform: Will it Break Your By-Laws?
The Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (“SSMA 2015”) contains significant implications for certain by-laws, and may invalidate some of your current by-laws, or limit their application. If you do not act now, owners and occupiers may be able to act in manners currently banned or restricted and the owners corporation may have no enforceable by-laws to stop them doing so.
