Published: 09th Feb 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: What are sustainability infrastructure motions? How are these resolutions changing how works are authorised?
Updated: 09th Feb 2026
Allison Benson, Kerin Benson Lawyers
Allison Benson, Kerin Benson Lawyers
Allison is a strata lawyer who has provided general strata advice, acted in strata disputes (including building defect disputes) and worked with clients in preparing and enforcing by-laws and strata management statements, since 2008. From 2012 onwards, Allison has acted exclusively on behalf of owners corporations and lot owners in respect of both strata and community association disputes and building and construction disputes. Allison has extensive experience in commercial litigation and dispute resolution, having represented clients in contractual claims, interpretation of by-laws and rules, Home Building Act claims and levy recovery claims at all levels of court proceedings, including in the Court of Appeal and in the former CTTT (now the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal known as NCAT). Allison’s knowledge across a variety of strata schemes matters enables her to advise owners corporations, lot owners and other interested parties on a range of issues and to represent their interests both informally and before the courts. Allison is a member of the Australian College of Community Association Lawyers (ACCAL), the Newcastle Law Society and the Society of Construction Law Australia. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from Macquarie University and a Bachelor of Business from the University of Newcastle. Allison's LinkedIn Profile. Allison is a regular contributor to LookUpStrata. You can take a look at Allison's articles here .
Published: 02nd Feb 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW strata law changes explained: what’s changed and how to prepare for 2026
Updated: 09th Feb 2026
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Published: 15th Jan 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: What is the test to determine if work is a repair or an upgrade?
Updated: 03rd Feb 2026
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Published: 24th Nov 2025 | 0 Comments
NSW: Authorising works to the common property and the resolution is required
Updated: 20th Jan 2026
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Published: 21st Nov 2025 | 0 Comments
NSW: Q&A Managing sensitive noise complaints in a strata community
Updated: 30th Jan 2026
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Published: 07th Nov 2025 | 2 Comments
NSW: The Rule of Law in Strata Title Schemes
Updated: 02nd Feb 2026
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Published: 20th Oct 2025 | 2 Comments
NSW: Absolute prohibitions in by-laws – are they a no no?
Updated: 18th Nov 2025
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Published: 05th Sep 2025 | 0 Comments
NSW: By-laws – why (and how) are they registered?
Updated: 15th Sep 2025
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Published: 04th Aug 2025 | 0 Comments
NSW: What Makes Strata By-Laws Unconscionable? An update
Updated: 18th Aug 2025
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Published: 22nd Jul 2025 | 0 Comments
NSW: Compulsory Strata Management: How does it affect you and your scheme?
Updated: 29th Jul 2025
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Published: 08th Jul 2025 | 0 Comments
NSW: What to do if there are Unauthorised Lot Owner Works?
Updated: 14th Jul 2025
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Published: 24th Jun 2025 | 0 Comments
NSW: Regulating smoking in strata schemes – Do you need a by-law? What if it is not tobacco smoke?
Updated: 30th Jun 2025
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Published: 05th May 2025 | 0 Comments
NSW: Strata & Community Title Update 2025 – Part 6 – Common Property Duty & Minor Renovations
Updated: 12th May 2025
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Published: 29th Apr 2025 | 0 Comments
NSW: Strata & Community Title Update 2025 – Part 5 – Finances & Levy Recovery Process
Updated: 05th May 2025
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Published: 22nd Apr 2025 | 0 Comments
NSW: Strata & Community Title Update 2025 – Part 4 – Building & Facilities Manager’s Duties
Updated: 29th Apr 2025
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Published: 15th Apr 2025 | 0 Comments
NSW: Strata & Community Title Update 2025 – Part 3 – Strata & Association Committees
Updated: 22nd Apr 2025
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Published: 07th Apr 2025 | 0 Comments
NSW: Strata & Community Title Update 2025 – Part 2 – Accessibility Infrastructure
Updated: 14th Apr 2025
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Published: 31st Mar 2025 | 0 Comments
NSW: Strata & Community Title Update 2025 – Part 1 – commissions and disclosures
Updated: 07th Apr 2025
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Published: 25th Mar 2025 | 0 Comments
NSW: Common Property Services – Breaking the deadlock when when some lots are individually metered and others share a meter
Updated: 31st Mar 2025
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Published: 03rd Mar 2025 | 1 Comments
NSW: Air-conditioners, kitchen renos and EV chargers: What happens when a building does not have enough electrical capacity?
Updated: 10th Mar 2025
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