Owners corporations that haven’t already done so are meant to consider all by-laws by 30 Nov 2017. Template or fixed fee strata by-laws available.
Tag: strata by-laws
Disabled Residents – Do You Need to Provide Access?
Does an owners corporation need to modify its common property to provide easier access for disabled residents in its strata scheme?
Supreme Court Quashes NCAT Decision
An NCAT decision allowing a lot owner to keep unauthorised renovations was recently overturned by the Supreme Court.
Are House Rules Binding? This will Surprise You!
What about rules that are made by a strata committee and placed on a notice board? Are they binding?
Structural Defects Given a Limited Meaning
The Supreme Court has decided that structural defects under the old home building legislation do not extend to cover certain building elements.
Are Explanatory Notes Required?
Do explanatory notes need to be included in the agenda of a general meeting of an owners corporation? The answer might surprise you.
Repairs that Alter, Add or Improve Common Property?
Can the strata committee approve repairs which alter, add to or improve common property without the authority of a special resolution?
By-law Registration NSW (LPI) Backlog
Frustrated trying to register your by-laws? Good news, NSW (LPI) is working on a solution, we’d be happy to assist you with the process.
The New Rules for Appointing Lawyers
There are new rules an owners corporation must follow before appointing a lawyer or taking legal action (legal services).
What are the New Works By-laws?
Current NSW strata laws make it challenging for owners to carry out minor renovations but the new laws will recognise three kinds of renovations.