Owners Corporation’s Duties Regarding Window Safety Devices/Barriers We have received a number of enquiries lately in relation to the effect of the newly inserted section 64A of the Strata Schemes Management Act 1996 (“SSMA”) (which came into effect on 11...
Can A Strata Scheme Be Wound Up In Insolvency? We have received some recent enquiries from lot owners in strata schemes seeking advice in relation to whether or not an owners corporation (strata scheme) can be wound up in insolvency by a Court. The starting point is...
This article explains the interpretation of the expression “the owner or owners of the lot or lots concerned” by reference to recent case law. Section 52 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 1996 (“SSMA”) applies where a by-law confers a right of exclusive use and...
How Long Can An Alarm Legally Sound? For strata scheme buildings in New South Wales, an occupier of any premises must not cause or permit a building intruder alarm installed on those premises to be used so as to emit noise that can be heard within a habitable room in...
What is strata mediation? Strata mediation is a type of negotiation process in which parties involved in a strata dispute seek the assistance of an impartial mediator appointed by NSW Fair Trading to assist them resolve their dispute and hopefully achieve a...
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