Building Defects
Posted 14 March 2017
Further to recent implementation of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 a new Australian Standard for defect report reports for group title buildin…
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Strata, Management Agreements
Posted 12 March 2017
Many agency agreements are due to expire on 29 May 2017 due to the operation of Section 50(1) and clause 14(1) of Schedule 3 of the Strata Schemes Man…
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Strata
Posted 09 March 2017
31 March 2017 Deadline to confirm registration 31 July 2017 Deadline to opt into Voluntary Purchase and Demolition Scheme if Loose Fill Asbestos Ide…
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Strata, Renovations
Posted 30 January 2017
Many owners may be tempted to “keep it simple” when renovating their apartment and not request approval from the owners corporation, or a by-law. …
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Strata
Posted 18 January 2017
The rapid expansion of Airbnb and other online letting services has become one of the most controversial issues for the strata sector. A recent NSW Go…
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Strata, By-Laws
Posted 12 January 2017
Owners corporations should regularly consider their by-laws. Additionally, as of 30 November 2016 all owners corporations are required by law to: Re…
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Strata, Building Defects, eBooks
Posted 18 November 2016
Building Defects – Statutory Warranty? Where do I start and will the strata reform help me? Bannermans Lawyers’ construction team can provide …
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Strata, Meetings and Records
Posted 22 November 2016
There are a range of documents which must be provided at least 48 hours before the first annual general meeting held on or after the new strata reform…
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Strata Insurance
Posted 01 November 2016
This fact sheet provides guidance in relation to the appointment by a strata managing agent of an insurance broker on behalf of one or more owners cor…
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Strata, Management Agreements, NCAT and Court Proceedings, Strata Reform
Posted 28 October 2016
Introduction In a democracy, majority rules even if those decisions are bad. If you are in the minority, there is not much you can do until the next e…
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Strata
Posted 27 October 2016
Unit entitlements are a very important issue for owners of strata lots. They impact on levy contributions, voting rights, common property interests, d…
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Strata, NCAT and Court Proceedings
Posted 27 October 2016
Unit entitlements are a very important issue for owners of strata lots. They impact on levy contributions, voting rights, common property interests, d…
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