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Major Works By-law
Major Works By-law What is a Major Works By-law? A Major Works By-law is a strata by-law which sets out the process for lot owners seeking the approval from the owners corporation to carry out Major Works to their lot and common property. This type of strata by-law...
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NCAT Strata Disputes Our team of strata lawyers are highly sought after and experienced when it comes to preparing to bring or defend your Strata Disputes in the Consumer and Commercial Division of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT). To find out more...
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Cosmetic Works and Minor Works – A Brief Introduction Cosmetic Works and Minor Works – A Brief Introduction In this brief introductory video, I discuss cosmetic works and minor renovations under the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015. To listen, click...
read moreIs Now A Good Time to Renovate? Do I Need a Special By-law?
Is Now A Good Time to Renovate? Do I Need a Special By-law? With recent media reports that the east coast housing market downturn is showing signs of recovery (at least for now) and the RBA noted at its July 2019 meeting that conditions in the established housing...
read moreHow to Apply for NCAT Interim Orders under Section 231 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015
How to Apply for NCAT Interim Orders under Section 231 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 Introduction In strata disputes, an interim order is a type of urgent order which may be requested by an applicant lot owner or owners corporation in the NSW Civil and...
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How to Appoint a Compulsory Strata Manager under Section 237 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 Introduction Strata disputes between lot owners in strata schemes arise for many reasons including, but not limited to, the lack of maintenance and repair of common...
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NCAT orders removal of security cameras on common property installed by lot owner Please note that the information contained in this article is for information purposes only. It is not legal advice and should not be relied upon. You should obtain legal advice before...
read moreThe Owners – Strata Plan 30198 v Barnes [2018] NSWCATCD 8 – In keeping with the rest of the building
In Keeping With The Rest of the Building In the recent NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal decision of The Owners – Strata Plan 30198 v Barnes [2018] NSWCATCD 8 the Tribunal was required to determine the meaning of the words "in keeping with the rest of the...
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Introduction With the increasing number of people living in strata schemes, many owners are trying to find ways to add more value to their unit, townhouse or villa by way of renovations and/or obtaining exclusive use rights over valuable areas of common property...
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