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Lithium Batteries Causing fires in NSW and abroad – What should strata schemes do?

Strata

Posted 19 March 2024

Dealing with Litium-Ion Batteries in Strata There have been many articles published recently in relation to fires arising out of issues with lithium-i…

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NCAT Enforces By-Law for Renovation Works Despite Lot Owner’s Refusal

By-Laws, Renovations

Posted 05 March 2024

Recently the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (the “Tribunal”) held that a lot owner must consent to the terms of a by-law relating to unauth…

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Mascot Towers: Unsurprising loss on termination application – an interesting look at the impact of strata loans on owners

Strata, Urban Renewal

Posted 21 December 2023

Mascot Towers’ History – a tragic tale Mascot Towers has had an unfortunate history. Construction was completed in 2009, however building defects …

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Project Remediate – Refund

Building Defects

Posted 17 December 2023

Project Remediate If you live in an apartment building in New South Wales, you might be aware that some apartments have been required to replace their…

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Strata Legislation Amendment Act 2023 – Good Faith, Costs and Strata Renewals

Urban Renewal

Posted 10 December 2023

The Strata Legislation Amendment Act 2023 (Act) has now been passed and was assented 11 December 2023. Since the commencement of Part 10 of the Strata…

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Enforcement of By-Laws

Strata

Posted 11 December 2023

Two commonly used options to enforce by-laws are: Option 1: Notice to comply under section 146 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (“SSMA”) …

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What a difference a day makes (well two days) – Beware of time frames for General Meetings when using mail services

Strata

Posted 09 December 2023

Beware of time limits when placing notices for general meeting into the postal system A recent case brought us back to basics with respect to the time…

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Strata Managers First Concern under the Strata Reform: Agent Appointment and Extension of Agreements

Strata

Posted 11 December 2023

With the new strata laws now commenced, the first thing for strata managing agents to address is their appointment. Changes to section 50(6)(a) of the…

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