Australian Capital Territory Strata Legislation

Unit Titles Act 2001

An Act to provide for the subdivision of land by units plans, and for other purposes.

Unit Titles Regulation 2001

Made under Unit Titles Act 2001

Unit Titles (Management) Act 2011

An Act to provide for the management of units plans, and for other purposes.

Unit Titles (Management) Regulation 2011

Made under Unit Titles (Management) Act 2011

ACT Planning and Land Authority – on the portal of the Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate

Strata Community Association (ACT)

The leading professional body for the strata and community title sector in ACT.

Owners Corporation Network of the Australian Capital Territory

Representing the interests of Units Title owners in the ACT.

Unit titles management in the ACT: What you need to know

ACT: Contact your Member of the Legislative Assembly

If you believe there is a strata issue that needs to be brought to the government’s attention.

ACAT Q&As

This may assist you during your visit to the ACAT. While the ACAT is not a court it is still important to abide by and respect the rules of the Tribunal.

Managing Smoke Drift in Multi-Unit Developments

ACT Government Health
Smoke drift refers to second-hand smoke drifting to and invading a neighbours unit and/or
common areas causing a hazard and/or nuisance. Smoke drift is more prominent in multi-unit
developments than in detached dwellings due to the increased density and proximity of
residents.

Buying into strata living

Build, buy or renovate, ACT Planning
There are rules for managing unit titled buildings. It’s important to be aware of the financial, legal and other considerations involved when you purchase a unit.

Problems With Apartments? Complaint handling in your owners corporation

The Department of Justice & Community Safety has a fact sheet discussing Dispute Resolution.

The Office of Regulatory Services has developed the Unit Title Dispute Resolution Guide – “designed to assist unit owners, people living in a unit and members of an Owners Corporation Executive Committee in dealing with disputes”.

Owners Corporation Network ACT

Unit Title (Management) Act in Practice: Making an application to ACAT

What to do if you are unhappy with your strata manager

Page 13 – Disputes Relating to an Owners Corporation Manager of the Unit Title Dispute Resolution Guide covers:

• the appointment of an owners corporation manager
• code of conduct for owners corporation managers
• making an official complaint

ACT Government: Justice and Community Safety

Factsheet: Strata Managers

Many owners corporations choose to engage managers to carry out some or all of their functions under the Act.