Strata Law Articles

The NSW Government has released the draft Strata Schemes Management Bill 2015 (“the draft Bill”) and the draft Strata Schemes Development Bill 2015.  The following is a summary of some, but not all, of the important changes to be introduced by the draft Bill:...

While it is easy to think of and plan a New Year's resolution, many find it hard to stick to one. But as the new 2015/2016 Financial Year is already upon us, owners corporation's executive committees and lot owners might consider some new Financial Year resolutions...

Common Property Letterboxes, CCTV Cameras and Letterbox Theft The theft of mail from apartment buildings is on the rise given that they are an attractive target for thieves.  Some of the reasons an apartment building's letterboxes are targeted include: (a)   there are...

So your owners corporation's strata managing agent has informed you that you can't bring your pet Shitzu named "Fluffy" into your unit because it is not a pet friendly complex or because if you bring your dog into the strata complex it will likely cause a lot of noise...

Often lot owners find it difficult to resolve strata issues or disputes with an owners corporation.  Examples include, but are not limited to, noise complaints, the keeping of pets without owners corporation's approval, inability to pass required motions e.g.  unable...

The Owners - Strata Plan No. 73943 v Gazebo Penthouse Pty Limited [2014] NSWSC 1536 (14 November 2014) This case involved a dispute between an owner of a penthouse apartment and an owners corporation in relation to the construction of an exclusive use by-law. One of...

Here are some sample orders for the appointment of a compulsory strata managing agent to an owners corporation: Sample Orders to Appoint Compulsory Strata Managing...

Michael Pobi of Pobi Lawyers speaks to Domain about the use of audio recording devices on common property:...

1.    Why do I need a by-law? By-law 5 of the model by-laws in Schedule 1 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 1996 (“the Act”) prevents an owner or occupier from “damaging or defacing” any structure that forms part of the common property, unless the written approval...

Strata lawyer Michael Pobi will be presenting a live webinar titled “Drafting Strata-By-Laws” through CPD for Me on 19 March 2015 from 1.00pm to 2.00pm. Although the webinar is tailored for sole practitioners and small law firms, the webinar may be of interest to...

This year has undoubtedly seen 2 interesting and important decisions handed down by the Supreme Court of New South Wales in relation to the appointment of compulsory strata managing agents. Here is a summary of the 2 decisions. Tan v The Owners - Strata Plan 22014...

Can I Keep My Pet in My Strata Unit, Townhouse or Villa? An article written by Sydney Strata Lawyer, Michael Pobi of Pobi Lawyers We have all heard that it is the Australian Dream to own your own home. For some, this means being able to buy into a unit, townhouse or...