Strata Law Articles
Some Useful Articles and Podcasts on Strata Law
Owners Corporation Unreasonably Withholding Consent To Keep A Pet In Strata Scheme
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...
read moreStrata 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...
read moreGazebo 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...
read moreSample Orders to Appoint a Compulsory Strata Managing Agent
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...
read moreUse of Audio Devices on Common Property
Michael Pobi of Pobi Lawyers speaks to Domain about the use of audio recording devices on common property:...
read more10 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...
read moreLive 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...
read moreCase law update – Compulsory Appointment of a Strata Managing Agent under section 162 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 1996
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...
read moreCan 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...
read moreSeasons 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...
read moreMichael 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...
read moreThe 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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