A new decision not only renders void resolutions passed at general meetings called improperly – paving the way for owners to now sue.
Supreme Court Ups the Ante on General Meetings
Stay of Eviction Refused for Levy Debtors
Bankrupt lot owners won’t be entitled to a stay of an eviction in their strata unit where it’s clear the owner has made no attempt to pay overdue strata levies.
Swimming Pool Legislation Deferred
Commencement of the Swimming Pools Amendment Act 2012 has now been deferred for 12 months to 29 April 2015.
Strata By-laws Differ Across State Boundaries
Each of the individual states and territories throughout Australia having their own strata legislation which presents significant challenges.
NSW Fair Trading Confirms New Strata Pet By-laws
With an estimated one in five people in New South Wales living within a strata scheme, the chances of a potential (or current) tenant owning a pet are high.
Chinese Interest in Australian Property
There are two schools of thought surrounding the apparent ‘surge’ in Chinese interest in the Australian property market.
To Stay or to Go? It’s Your (Neighbour’s!) Choice.
Controversial new strata laws, under the proposal, only a 75% majority of strata unit owners in a block will be required to consent to its demolition.
Supreme Court Corrects Error in Strata Plan
Surveyors are not perfect. They can make mistakes when drawing strata plans. But what happens once a strata plan containing errors is registered?