Do the new strata manager fair contract rules apply to existing agreements?

NSW

Management & Agreements

Do the new strata manager contract rules apply only to new agency agreements, or do they also affect existing contracts?

Recent legislative changes introduced new contract rules for strata managers. Our current managing agency agreement has 12 months remaining. We want to deal directly with an insurance broker, so the clause about insurance commissions is important to us. Do the new rules apply only to agreements signed after the changes, or do they also apply to our existing agreement for the remaining term?

Existing contracts continue under their original terms until they expire, unless both parties agree to amend or terminate early.

Yes, the new unfair contract rules introduced by the Strata Schemes Legislation Amendment Act 2025 (NSW) only apply to new or renewed agency agreements made after the reforms commence. Existing contracts (like yours, with 12 months remaining) continue under their original terms until they expire, unless both parties agree to amend or terminate early.

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Published: 22 Aug 2025

Last Updated: 7 Jul 2026

This post appears in The NSW Strata Magazine September 2025

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Julia Moroz

Bugden Allen

Julia Moroz brings a sharp legal mind and a commercial approach to resolving complex disputes in strata and insurance. With cross-jurisdictional experience, spanning WA, VIC, NSW, QLD, and TAS, she advises clients on contract risks, policy interpretation, professional liability, and regulatory reform. Julia has acted for a broad mix of stakeholders, including insurers, brokers and owners corporations, and is particularly sought after for her work on insurance recoveries and compliance matters.

Her experience includes navigating Victoria’s Section 23A insurance changes, subrogated recoveries, and fault-based levies. Julia’s strength lies in translating dense legal issues into practical guidance, particularly where strata insurance intersects with disclosure obligations and evolving contract law.