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Strata Law Articles

Some Useful Articles and Podcasts on Strata Law

Strata Adjudication Applications

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...

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Gazebo Penthouse – Exclusive Use By-Law

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...

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10 Things You Need To Know Before You Renovate Your Unit

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...

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Live Webinar – Drafting Strata By-Laws 19/3/2015

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...

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Can I Keep My Pet in My Strata Unit, Townhouse or Villa?

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...

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Seasons Greetings!

Over the period from 1.00pm, Friday, 19 December 2014 to 9.00am Tuesday, 6 January 2015 the office of Pobi Lawyers will be closed. Pobi Lawyers would like to thank you for your support during 2014 and look forward in assisting you in the New Year. We wish you all...

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Michael Pobi presents to iCLE on strata by-laws

Due to Michael Pobi's keen interest in strata by-laws, Michael Pobi presented a seminar to iCLE titled "Strata By-Laws 101" in October 2014 which is directed towards property lawyers, general lawyers, strata managing agents, executive committees and lot owners. A link...

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The Neighbour From Smell

The Neighbour From Smell We have all heard about or had to deal with the neighbour from smell at some point in our life. You know the one I am talking about. From unpleasant cooking smells to cigarette smoke, barbecue smoke to pet urine in common areas and rubbish...

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