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NSW: I want to do work to my lot. Do I need a by-law for that?

Allison Benson, Kerin Benson Lawyers
The simple answer is that it depends on the type of work you would like to do and what by-laws apply to your scheme. The 2015 reforms brought in a regime that allows for three types of works.

QLD: The golden rules of by-law enforcement

Hynes Legal
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: Standard Module regulation changes – committee membership - From 1 March 2021, several changes are being made to the regulations relating to committee membership. Aside from outlining the differences this will mean for committees, this article seeks to highlight the rationale for the changes and potential benefits.
• NSW: By-Laws 101: Approval and Registration of Renovation By-laws - This article about the approval and registration of renovation by-laws has been supplied by Michela Alesse and Allison Benson, Kerin Benson Lawyers. The process to authorise major works in a lot within a strata scheme can be complex and it normally involves the adoption of a special by-law making the lot owner responsible for any damages to the portion of common property affected by the works. GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE PUBLISH NEW Q&As, NEWS AND ARTICLES TO THE SITE Under section 111(b) and (c) of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015, a lot owner will only be allowed to carry…

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