20 September 2024
A patio pandora’s box of issues
Question: The selling agent approved two patios in our new building when they were the only committee member. The patios are now causing a nuisance to other lots. Was the…
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News & Articles
13 September 2024
Are Adjudicators required to comply with human rights law when deciding body corporate disputes?
There is a strong indication that adjudicators making orders in relation to disputes brought under the dispute resolution provisions of Queensland's strata title laws are not required to have regard...
11 September 2024
What are the statutory or regulatory controls on storage of strata scheme records?
Q: Our committee autocratically adopted a cloud-based information management system. Are there any statutory or regulatory controls on the storage of strata records? Our strata committee has autocratically adopted a...
7 September 2024
Strata Building Bond Increase in NSW
The increase of the building bond percentage rate to 3% will apply to all new applications from 2 November 2024. On 21 November 2023 Parliament passed the Building Legislation Amendment...
26 August 2024
Key Lessons from SafeWork NSW Prosecutions: Strata Management and Safety Compliance
A heart-breaking, cautionary tale for strata managers and owners corporations emerges from the decisions in SafeWork NSW v Chris Darby Strata Pty Ltd [2024] NSWDC 360 and SafeWork NSW v…
21 August 2024
NSW – Strata Managing Agents Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 introduced
The Strata Managing Agents Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 was introduced in the Legislative Assembly on 14 August 2024.On 30 October 2024, the Governor proclaimed that the amendments would take effect...
6 August 2024
IPART Publishes Final Embedded Networks Report
The NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has completed its review of the future of embedded networks in NSW. It recently published its final report. The NSW Government introduced…
5 August 2024
Q: “How do we ensure bigger lots pay their fair share?”
Question: One lot in our body corporate takes up 40% of the complex but only pays 14% of the insurance. Can we apportion the insurance premium so they pay their…
1 August 2024
Validity of Fee Notices Served by Email: Owners Corporation Plan No. SP028789R v Shout Rock Cafes Pty Ltd [2024] VCAT 339
In the case of Owners Corporation Plan No. SP028789R v Shout Rock Cafes Pty Ltd [2024] VCAT 339 (OC v Shout Rock), the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Tribunal) confirmed…
31 July 2024
Q: “If an owner builds a pergola, who is responsible for maintaining it? “
Question: In our complex of nine units, the penthouse owner built a pergola and adjoining patio roof on their large landing. The patio roof needs repairs. Who is responsible for…
31 July 2024
Introduction of the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024
Overview: The Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 received Royal Assent on 6 June 2024. The Act includes important changes to the economic reasons termination…
31 July 2024
Q&A: Strata manager will not disclose their insurance commission
Q: We have repeatedly asked our strata manager to disclose the insurance premium and their commission. We’ve failed to receive satisfactory supporting documents. What is the best approach in regard…
