Published: 25th Sep 2026 | 1 Comments
NSW: Unreasonable refusal of a by-law? NCAT’s ability to make a common property rights by-law may have been expanded by the appeal panel
Updated: 28th Sep 2026
Allison Benson
Allison Benson
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: 17th Sep 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Where does the committee stand on a disability door upgrade request?
Updated: 17th Sep 2026
Allison Benson
Published: 17th Aug 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Strata Schemes and Restrictions on voting by proxy, a power of attorney or as a company nominee
Updated: 07th Sep 2026
Allison Benson
Published: 03rd Aug 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: If a strata managing agent won’t generate reports, are they obliged to allow in-person inspections?
Updated: 03rd Aug 2026
Allison Benson
Published: 27th Jul 2026 | 2 Comments
NSW: Do you need authority to install a Ring Doorbell/Camera?
Updated: 03rd Aug 2026
Allison Benson
Published: 29th Jun 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Tips & traps in enforcing by-laws
Updated: 06th Jul 2026
Allison Benson
Published: 04th Jun 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Discrimination in strata and community title schemes
Updated: 04th Jun 2026
Allison Benson
Published: 27th May 2026 | 1 Comments
NSW: Will the new 3-year building management cap affect your agreement?
Updated: 15th Jun 2026
Allison Benson
Published: 15th May 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Can a disabled owner use the visitor disabled car space?
Updated: 04th Jun 2026
Allison Benson
Published: 30th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Is a by-law required when an OC resolves to add improvements to common property?
Updated: 30th Apr 2026
Allison Benson
Published: 30th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Is there a legal timeframe for the owners corporation to carry out mould and rot repairs to common property?
Updated: 30th Apr 2026
Allison Benson
Published: 30th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: My villa has been flooding for three months and the strata manager won’t reply. Can I organise a contractor myself?
Updated: 30th Apr 2026
Allison Benson
Published: 21st Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Can strata share CCTV images of illegal dumping residents without breaching privacy laws
Updated: 21st Apr 2026
Allison Benson
Published: 21st Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Can you install CCTV inside your unit to monitor a car park in strata and what rules apply
Updated: 21st Apr 2026
Allison Benson
Published: 21st Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Can strata refuse security camera installation on common property outside a unit door?
Updated: 21st Apr 2026
Allison Benson
Published: 16th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Is an EGM valid without prior notice to submit motions in a small strata scheme?
Updated: 16th Apr 2026
Allison Benson
Published: 15th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Are builders liable for timber floor damage and repair costs?
Updated: 15th Apr 2026
Allison Benson
Published: 14th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Non-compliant flooring in a strata apartment: Who pays for replacement?
Updated: 14th Apr 2026
Allison Benson
Published: 13th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: Can you vote on your own renovation bylaw?
Updated: 13th Apr 2026
Allison Benson
Published: 13th Apr 2026 | 0 Comments
NSW: How the 5 percent proxy rule works in NSW strata
Updated: 13th Apr 2026
Allison Benson