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Top Ten Tips for New Strata Schemes

Strata

Posted 15 March 2017

Purchasers of lots in a new strata plan find themselves members of a new owners corporation, which has a lot of work to do during the lead up to its f…

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Deadline 21 March 2017 – Closing date for submissions on the draft Australian Standard for Defects in group title buildings

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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Agency Agreements Expiry Deadline – 29 May 2017

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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Loose Fill Asbestos Hazard Important Update for Strata and Home Owners 2017

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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Renovations – Do I need a By-Law?

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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AirBNB – Is Your Strata Building Becoming a Party Hotel?

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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By-Law Review – Are you ready?

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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Building Defects Overview

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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