This article about the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 has been supplied and written by Allison Benson, Kerin Benson Lawyers.Question: Is the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 only for residential schemes or do all Parts of the Act apply to all types of strata scheme developments such as residential, commercial, mixed use, industrial?GET THE LATEST STRATA NEWS / … [Read more...]
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NSW: Animals and hard surface floors in strata schemes: an update
This article about Animals and hard surface floors in strata schemes has been supplied by Allison Benson, Kerin Benson Lawyers. What do animals and hard surface flooring in strata schemes have in common? Well, to start, they can be divisive. In a strata law context by-laws regulating both subjects have been challenged in the NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal (“NCAT’) … [Read more...]
NSW: Top 9 Tips for Holding a Strata Meeting via Teleconference
What are the best ways to hold a strata meeting via teleconference? Allison Benson, Kerin Benson Lawyers lists these out for you. We even suggest what no to do! How helpful is that?In the modern workplace it has become increasingly common practice that a majority of your interactions with clients or staff will not be face-to-face, therefore virtual meetings and … [Read more...]
NSW: Strata Managers Beware: Postal service deeming provisions have changed!
This article about changes to postage times has been supplied by Allison Benson, Kerin Benson Lawyers.Strata managers need to be aware of this key change if serving notices by post. Section 160 of the Evidence Act 1995 (NSW) has recently been amended. Instead of being deemed served four working days after the item has been posted, the item is now deemed served after seven … [Read more...]
NSW: Windows and Window Safety Devices in Strata Schemes: What is required and can the owners corporation absolve itself of its responsibility?
This article about windows and window safety devices in strata schemes has been supplied by Allison Benson, Kerin Benson Lawyers.As most strata owners and occupiers in NSW would know legislative changes require certain windows to be fitted with window safety devices by 13 March 2018. The purpose of the legislative changes was to try to prevent children from falling out of … [Read more...]
NSW: When are you an unfinancial lot owner? What effect does this have?
This article about levies, unfinancial lot owners and what this means has been supplied by Allison Benson, Kerin Benson Lawyers.One of the most common questions we receive is when is a lot owner an unfinancial owner for a meeting?GET THE LATEST STRATA NEWS / ARTICLES DIRECT TO YOUR INBOX HEREThe reason for the question is clause 23(8) in Schedule 1 of the Strata … [Read more...]
NSW By-Laws & Pets: What is harsh unconscionable or oppressive?
In this article discussing NSW strata laws on pets has been supplied and written by Allison Benson, Kerin Benson Lawyers.GET THE LATEST STRATA NEWS / ARTICLES DIRECT TO YOUR INBOX HEREThe Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 brought in a new restriction on by-laws. Section 139 (1) states:“By-laws cannot be unjust. A by-law must not be harsh, unconscionable or … [Read more...]
NSW: Installing Air conditioning Systems in Strata Since the Reforms
This article about the new strata laws concerning installing air conditioning system strata has been supplied and written by Allison Benson, Kerin Benson Lawyers.GET THE LATEST STRATA NEWS / ARTICLES DIRECT TO YOUR INBOX HEREAlthough section 110 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 provides for categories of “minor renovation” works and clause 28 of the Strata … [Read more...]
NSW Reforms: What Strata Title By-laws Apply to My Strata Scheme?
This article about the coming changes to strata title by laws NSW has been supplied and written by Allison Benson, Kerin Benson Lawyers.Many lot owners, particularly those in older strata schemes, do not know what by-laws apply to their scheme. While the Secretary of the Owners Corporation is required to keep a record of all the by-laws in force in the scheme this record … [Read more...]
NSW Strata Reform & Proxy Votes: How many can you hold?
This article about the coming restrictions to proxy farming in NSW has been supplied and written by Allison Benson, Kerin Benson Lawyers.Don't get caught out. If you want to ensure your proxy votes are valid you should ensure you comply with the new proxy farming restrictions in the NSW strata reforms. Otherwise, you may be on the outside looking in and unable to vote. Be … [Read more...]
