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Are cost recovery by-laws valid?

Strata, By-Laws

Posted 18 December 2025

A common, but risky by-law owners corporation sometimes seek to adopt are costs recovery by-laws which seek to allow an owners corporation to recover …

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The Deluge Continues | Yet More Strata Law Reforms

Strata, Levy Recovery, Strata and Community Title Developments

Posted 11 November 2025

This article is intended to provide an overview of the vast amount of change which strata managing agents and other participants in the strata sector …

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Work Health and Safety Codes of Practice for the Strata Industry

Strata

Posted 04 November 2025

Strata managing agents, owners corporations and community associations in NSW all have important duties under the relevant work health and safety legi…

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New Strata Laws for 2025 – New Laws In Force and Others Pending

Strata

Posted 30 September 2025

The monster truck of strata sector law reforms continues to roll-on, with numerous reforms coming into force this year. The Strata Schemes Legislation…

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Beware of by-laws that seek to prohibit changing wet areas

Strata, By-Laws, NCAT and Court Proceedings

Posted 17 September 2025

The recent Appeal Panel (“Appeal Panel”) decision from the New South Wales Civil & Administrative Tribunal (the “Tribunal”) of Shah v The …

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Review your levy processes now to avoid potential complications from October 2025

Strata, Levy Recovery

Posted 27 October 2025

With major changes to levy recovery laws commencing on 27 October 2025, owners corporations need to act swiftly to avoid potentially breaching these n…

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Owners corporation wins a tricky case to get a tree removed

Strata

Posted 04 September 2026

Recently, Bannermans Lawyers has successfully represented an owners corporation to obtain orders from the Land and Environment Court (LEC) to remove a…

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Building Defects Advanced Edition FAQ – Understanding the Strata Building Bond and Inspection Scheme

Strata, Building Defects, eBooks

Posted 02 September 2025

What is the SBBIS? The SBBIS was introduced under Division 3 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW). It has been in operation since 1 January…

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