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.
Recent Articles
Don't Delay the Implementation of the 2% Defects Bonds Scheme Under Part 11 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015
In response to well founded rumours that the 2% bond scheme is going to be further delayed we have written the following letter to the Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation, Matthew Kean.
Trees Causing Damage - What Can You Do?
It is not uncommon for owners corporations to have to deal with damage caused by a tree, being their own, or a neighbours tree. This can include damage to:
Building Defects Overview
Bannermans Lawyers’ construction team can provide tailored, commercial, effective legal advice to you in the management of building defect matters.
Protecting Your Asset
Often your home or investment property is one of your most important assets. Accordingly, you should consider consulting a legal practitioner who specialises in building and construction law for advice when determining the best course of action to take when:
Change of Unit Entitlements
Unit entitlements are a very important issue for owners of strata lots. They impact on levy contributions, voting rights, common property interests, distribution of surplus moneys and entitlements on termination of a scheme. They also impact on council rates and land tax.
Neighbours Come in all Shapes and Sizes and so do your Common Boundary Disputes
All properties have boundaries and inevitably, at some time or another you may be faced with a dispute arising over your boundary line or the structures contained thereon.
Agency Agreements Expiry Deadline - 29 May 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.
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.
Deadline 21 March 2017 – Closing Date for Submissions on the Draft Australian Standard for Defects in Group Title Buildings
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 occurring and submissions close on 21 March 2017.
Loose Fill Asbestos Hazard: Important Update for Strata and Home Owners 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