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Category: Disputes
Can you Ban Smoking without a By-law?
Is it possible to stop residents in strata smoking in their lots or on common property without a specific no smoking by-law?
Rain and Common Property Repairs – Who’s Responsible?
Rain, rain, rain – who is responsible for common property repairs caused by a deluge of rain?
Is a Non-motorised Vehicle Kept in a Parking Lot Legal?
An owners corporation recently sent a notice to a lot owner to remove a non-motorised vehicle off their parking lot. Is this legal?
As Summer Heats up so do the Air Conditioning Disputes!
Did you know air conditioning is high on the list for strata disputes that’s why it’s important that you have a good by-law!
Your Strata Scheme is Being Sued for $850 Million
$850 million damages claim against an owners corporation ends up in the Supreme court of NSW!
Parking Space Levies – The Question of Visitor Spaces
Are residential strata blocks in busy areas liable for levies under the ‘Parking Space Levy Act’?
Does the Joy of Keeping a Pet in Strata come at a Cost?
Keeping pets in some strata schemes can be costly with fees for having a pet. Are those days over?
By-law Breach: NCAT Reject the Mixed Bag Approach
Can an owners corporation apply to NCAT for an order to require the lot owner to comply with the by-laws or to stop breaching by-laws?
Dealing with Adjoining Owners and Disputes
Dealing with adjoining owners and how to best manage disputes when they arise with Easements?