This article discussing replacing common property items has been provided by Adrian Mueller, JS Mueller & Co.The NSW Supreme Court has recently handed down a decision that will have a considerable impact on the practice of strata managers across the State. The Court’s decision answers the following often asked questions:What type of resolution does an owners … [Read more...]
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NSW: You’re on Your Own: Leasehold Owners Corporations Given No Right To Make Building Defect Claims
This article discussing NSW Leasehold Owners Corporation's claims on the cost to repair building defects has been provided by Adrian Mueller, JS Mueller & Co.A recent decision of the NSW Court of Appeal has found that the owners corporation of a leasehold strata scheme had no right to make a claim against the builder or developer of its scheme for building defects. This … [Read more...]
NSW: NCAT Approves Security Fob By-Law
This article discussing NCAT's approval of a security fob by-Law has been provided by Adrian Mueller, JS Mueller & Co.In a recent decision, NCAT upheld a security fob by-law made by an owners corporation. This is a good decision as it demonstrates that appropriately worded security fob and access key by-laws can be made by owners corporations. Introduction Many strata … [Read more...]
NSW: Changes to the Strata Building Bond Scheme Portal
This article changes to the Strata Building Bond Scheme Portal has been provided by Adrian Mueller, JS Mueller & Co.Do you know?NSW Fair Trading has now provided an additional specialist resource to assist with the implementation of the Strata Building Bond and Inspections Scheme (SBBIS).GET THE LATEST STRATA NEWS / ARTICLES DIRECT TO YOUR INBOX HEREYou may … [Read more...]
NSW: Does Your Strata Scheme Have Combustible Cladding? The Top 3 Items to Review Now
This article providing information about what to do if your building is affected by combustible cladding has been provided by Daniela Terruso, JS Mueller & Co.Many strata buildings built since the 1990s contain some form of external cladding as part of their construction. Certain types of cladding, including aluminium composite cladding, was utilised due to its … [Read more...]
NSW: 5 Most Useful By-laws: 5. Repairs By-Law
This factsheet for number 5 of the Top 5 Useful Bylaws: Repairs By-law has been provided by Adrian Mueller, JS Mueller & Co. Check out the other 4 Bylaws here: NSW Five Most Useful By-laws. Transferring Responsibility for Repairs – Why?Owners corporation must repair all common property unless:Special resolution is passed not to repair specific item of property; … [Read more...]
NSW: 5 Most Useful By-laws: 4. Proxy By-Law
This factsheet for number 4 of the Top 5 Useful Bylaws: Proxy By-law has been provided by Adrian Mueller, JS Mueller & Co. Check out the other 4 Bylaws here: NSW Five Most Useful By-laws.Proxies By-Law – Why is it Needed?Anti-proxy farming laws (cl. 26(7), Sch 1) The total number of proxies that may be held by a person is:if the strata scheme has 20 lots … [Read more...]
NSW: 5 Most Useful By-laws: 3. Parking By-Law
This factsheet for number 3 of the Top 5 Useful Bylaws: Parking By-law has been provided by Adrian Mueller, JS Mueller & Co. Check out the other 4 Bylaws here: NSW Five Most Useful By-laws. Parking Notice By-Law – What Does it Do?Contains rules for parking:No parking on common propertyOwners responsible for tenants’ parkingInvitees to only park in … [Read more...]
NSW: Owners Get to Keep Balcony
This article discussing who is responsible for fixing a balcony has been provided by Adrian Mueller, JS Mueller & Co.Who is responsible for fixing a balcony on common property that has fallen into disrepair but was constructed without the approval of the owner's corporation? The answer may surprise you. Introduction It is not uncommon for owners to build structures on … [Read more...]
NSW: Give Me Back My Hot Shower!
This article discussing authority to disconnect of hot water supply to common property has been provided by Adrian Mueller, JS Mueller & Co.Can the chairperson of an owners corporation disconnect the hot water supply to common property showers in a swimming pool area without the authority of his owners corporation? A recent NCAT case grappled with this interesting … [Read more...]
