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The Owners - Strata Plan No. 73943 v Gazebo Penthouse Pty Limited [2014] NSWSC 1536 (14 November 2014) This case involved a dispute between an owner of a penthouse apartment and an owners corporation in relation to the construction of an exclusive use by-law. One of...

Here are some sample orders for the appointment of a compulsory strata managing agent to an owners corporation: Sample Orders to Appoint Compulsory Strata Managing...

Michael Pobi of Pobi Lawyers speaks to Domain about the use of audio recording devices on common property:...

1.    Why do I need a by-law? By-law 5 of the model by-laws in Schedule 1 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 1996 (“the Act”) prevents an owner or occupier from “damaging or defacing” any structure that forms part of the common property, unless the written approval...

Strata lawyer Michael Pobi will be presenting a live webinar titled “Drafting Strata-By-Laws” through CPD for Me on 19 March 2015 from 1.00pm to 2.00pm. Although the webinar is tailored for sole practitioners and small law firms, the webinar may be of interest to...

This year has undoubtedly seen 2 interesting and important decisions handed down by the Supreme Court of New South Wales in relation to the appointment of compulsory strata managing agents. Here is a summary of the 2 decisions. Tan v The Owners - Strata Plan 22014...

Can I Keep My Pet in My Strata Unit, Townhouse or Villa? An article written by Sydney Strata Lawyer, Michael Pobi of Pobi Lawyers We have all heard that it is the Australian Dream to own your own home. For some, this means being able to buy into a unit, townhouse or...

Over the period from 1.00pm, Friday, 19 December 2014 to 9.00am Tuesday, 6 January 2015 the office of Pobi Lawyers will be closed. Pobi Lawyers would like to thank you for your support during 2014 and look forward in assisting you in the New Year. We wish you all...