Question: When should new by-laws be placed in the foyer to notify residents? Is there a time limit on when and for how long they need to be displayed?
Answer: There is no requirement to display by-laws at a scheme.
There is no requirement to display by-laws at a scheme.
Depending on the nature of a change to by-laws (particularly one relating to onsite rules – e.g. hours of facilities) it would be wise for an owners corporation to notify the changes by-way of signage/notices to owners/occupants/agents.
It is incumbent on owners to issue tenants the current by-laws and any changes to by-laws within 14 days of the change taking effect, in accordance with S186 of the Strata Schemes Management Act.
It is our practice to notify all owners when new by-laws have been registered. It is then the requirement of the Act that they advise their lessee.
This post appears in Strata News #627.
Andrew Terrell Bright & Duggan E: Andrew.Terrell@bright-duggan.com.au