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Who owns the structure when an owner attaches items to Common Property?

Strata

Posted 16 March 2022

When a lot owner attaches or installs items to lot property, it becomes part of the lot property. The concept flows from the basic definition of fixtures, which means “an asset or piece of equipment…

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Preventing Pesky Parking = $ for the Owners Corporation

Strata, By-Laws, NCAT and Court Proceedings

Posted 15 July 2022

Pesky parking practices by owners and occupiers can be a nightmare for strata schemes. However, this source of stress can be translated into a source of revenue for a savvy owners corporation.…

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By-Laws: Referee won’t blow the whistle?

Strata, Building Defects, By-Laws

Posted 14 March 2022

A sporting game can become an ugly affair when the referee blows the whistle for every infringement, seems to be blowing it in favour of one team or fails to blow it all. It works the same way with en…

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Who’s a good dog? – Assistance animals update

Strata

Posted 02 July 2025

There are certain provisions in the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (“SSMA”) in relation to assistance animals that an owners corporation or lot owner should be aware of. Sections 139(5) & (6) …

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The Do’s and Don’ts in By-Law Drafting: How Far can an Unenforceable By-Law take you?

Strata, By-Laws

Posted 01 March 2022

The very nature of strata ownership and its close proximity of living environment increases the likelihood of disputes occurring and it is common to see that many owners corporations take a proactive …

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Who owns the embedded network infrastructure when it is attached to the common property?

Strata

Posted 12 October 2021

A “fixture” refers to objects that are attached to the land in such a manner that they become part of the land. Once an object becomes a part of the property, it belongs to the property owner. But…

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Out of sight, Vermiculite!

Strata

Posted 09 November 2021

What is Vermiculite? Vermiculite is a naturally occurring mineral which is utilised in building products for its superior fireproofing and soundproofing properties. …

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Owners Corporation’s Duty to ensure safety of the Common Property

Strata, Public Liability

Posted 04 November 2021

It is the responsibility of an owners corporation to ensure that common property is reasonably safe to users. This responsibility can be three dimensional and often with a degree of overlap.…

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Important changes to be aware of following commencement of Community Legislation

Strata and Community Title Developments

Posted 14 October 2021

The NSW Government has proclaimed the commencement date for the Community Land Management Act 2021 (CLMA) and Community Land Development Act 2021, as well as their associated regulations – all set t…

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