Published: 10th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Is a Strata By-Law Banning Dogs and Cats Reasonable? Assessing Harsh and Unjustified Animal Restrictions
Updated: 10th Apr 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: 10th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Can a lot owner still give their proxy to a family member?
Updated: 10th Apr 2026
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Published: 10th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Can a general meeting change the size of the strata committee?
Updated: 10th Apr 2026
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Published: 08th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: When is a short term letting by-law harsh, unconscionable and oppressive?
Updated: 08th Apr 2026
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Published: 08th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: What approval is required to install an EV charger in a strata garage?
Updated: 08th Apr 2026
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Published: 07th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: How can lot owners access strata records?
Updated: 07th Apr 2026
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Published: 07th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Do commercial lots have separate responsibilities in a NSW mixed-use strata scheme?
Updated: 07th Apr 2026
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Published: 07th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: How to change unit entitlements in a NSW strata scheme
Updated: 07th Apr 2026
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Published: 07th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Does a contractor need a licence to access locked common property areas?
Updated: 07th Apr 2026
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Published: 06th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: What if a renovation by-law is approved but not recorded in the minutes?
Updated: 06th Apr 2026
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Published: 06th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Can the strata committee approve minor renovations?
Updated: 06th Apr 2026
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Published: 06th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Can an unfinancial owner vote if they pay just before the AGM?
Updated: 06th Apr 2026
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Published: 06th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Can an unapproved strata committee contract be ratified?
Updated: 06th Apr 2026
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Published: 30th Mar 2026 | 0 Comments
QLD: Can a strata committee member increase their own payment?
Updated: 30th Mar 2026
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Published: 30th Mar 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Smoke drift without a smoking by-law: Can it still be a nuisance?
Updated: 30th Mar 2026
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Published: 27th Mar 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Are Capital Works Funds Mandatory for NSW Owners Corporations?
Updated: 27th Mar 2026
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Published: 26th Mar 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Can Strata Refuse Hard Flooring Without a By-Law?
Updated: 26th Mar 2026
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Published: 25th Mar 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Prohibiting Strata Commissions: The report is in
Updated: 06th Apr 2026
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Published: 24th Mar 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Why Has Strata Law Made It Easier to Remove a Committee Member?
Updated: 25th Mar 2026
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Published: 12th Mar 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: What does section 55 require strata managers to provide to owners?
Updated: 19th Mar 2026
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