Strata Information South Australia

Community Titles Act 1996

An Act to provide for the division of land into lots and common property, to provide for the administration of the land by the owners of the lots, and for other purposes.

Strata Titles Act 1988

An Act to provide for the division of land by strata plan; and for other purposes.

Statutes Amendment (Community and Strata Titles) Act 2012

An Act to amend the Community Titles Act 1996 and the Strata Titles Act 1988.

Legal Services Commission of South Australia

Strata and Community Titles

Legal Services Commission of South Australia with assistance from the Lands Titles Office
The booklet is about residential strata and community titles. If you are planning to buy a strata or community titled property, there are some important legal matters that you should know.

Strata Information South Australia

the Statutes Amendment (Community and Strata Titles) Act 2012 changed the laws (the Community Titles Act 1996 and the Strata Titles Act 1988) governing community and strata titles in South Australia, as of 28 October 2013.

Community & Strata Title Amendments 2013

Strata Titles: A Legal Guide

This booklet is about residential strata titles. If you are planning to buy a strata titled property, there are some important legal matters that you should know.

South Australian Civil & Administrative Tribunal

Contains information about lodging an application:
Common Questions about SACAT

Useful Links for Strata Information South Australia

Consumer and Business Services

Strata regulators for South Australia.

Strata Community Association (SA)

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

Community and strata plans

Government of South Australia: Housing, Property & Land

SA: Contact your local Member of Parliament

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

Problems With Apartments? Complaint handling in your strata corporation

The SA Government advises that if you are in a dispute with a neighbouring unit owner, it is best to first talk with your owners corporation to try and resolve the issue.

Please read this factsheet with information about managing neighbourhood disputes: Reporting disruptive neighbours.

Information about strata title disputes can also be found on the Legal Services Commission of South Australia website: Strata & Community Titles – Disputes pg. 11.

In most cases a dispute can be resolved using a community mediation service such as Community Mediation Services: Neighbourhood and Community Disputes.

If no resolution can be found, an application can be made to the Magistrates Courts as a minor civil action.

Free Legal Help can be sought by calling Strata and Community Advice Helpline Service on 1300 366 424.