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NSW: Q&A Issuing a Breach / Notices to Comply with a By Law
This article provides answers to common questions about NSW bylaw breaches such as “If a tenant breaches a by-law, whose name do we place on the notice to comply?” and “If committee members are breaching rules, how can we stop this?”
QLD: The golden rules of by-law enforcement
Enforcing by-laws is not an optional activity. Bylaws must be enforced, and the responsibility for their enforcement lies with the committee. There are a few golden rules that all committees must follow when it comes to bylaw enforcement.
Most Recent Strata By-Laws & Legislation Articles
QLD: A Landmark Shift – Bodies Corporate May Sue for Public Nuisance - On 23 March 2026, a significant development occurred in Queensland with the adjudication of Palmhurst [2026] QBCCMCmr 88. For the first time, an adjudicator recognised that sustained antisocial behaviour within a community titles scheme could amount to public nuisance, thereby enabling a body corporate to take action on behalf of multiple affected residents. 
NSW: When is a short term letting by-law harsh, unconscionable and oppressive? - The decision handed down on 8 December 2025 in Nicholson v Woodrow & The Owners – Strata Plan No. 104042 [2025] NSWCATCD has shed further light on this restriction in relation to a by-law regulating short term rental accommodation arrangements (a.k.a. short term letting).
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