NSW Strata Dispute Resolution: When the OC Breaches NCAT Orders
Question: During the strata dispute resolution process, if an Owners Corporation breaches court orders what recourse does the lot owner have?
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NSW: Last Gasp For Smokers in Strata
Smoking can cause numerous problems for strata schemes, potentially undermining the amenity of the building, increasing common property repair and cleaning costs and causing fire hazards.
QLD: Understanding adjudicators’ orders
This article provides some insight into how past decisions are used by adjudicators to shape future decisions, and how they can help you understand how a dispute may be decided.
NSW Government Announces Building and Construction Plans
The NSW Government has announced plans to make new laws to improve the building and construction industry by making builders liable for defects in a wider variety of circumstances. They plan to impose a duty of care on builders to enable owners corporations of commercial and mixed-use buildings to take action against builders for defects.
Solar on Strata [Whitepaper]: Strata Energy News
Apartment blocks or strata schemes have not yet embraced the solar revolution. It is estimated that less than 0.5% of residential strata schemes have solar panels, nationwide.
NSW: Q&A Adequate ByLaw to Combat Abuse of Visitor Parking Spaces
Question: We have a general By-law stating residents must not park on common property without written approval. Is this sufficient or should we specifically refer to visitor parking spaces?
QLD: Q&A Can Chairman Hold Multiple Positions on the Executive Committee?
Question: What is the lawful status of the chairman holding multiple positions on the executive committee? At our Residential community scheme the Chairperson has claimed the roles of both Chair AND Secretary.
