One of the contentions is who owns the strata roll and who can see it? Also, how can it be seen? There is no doubt that the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 provides that the strata roll is the property of the Owners Corporation. Considering that each lot owner...
Sometimes the Law just makes you LIE! NCAT finds a way to insight us to lie! I had the pleasure this week to read a 2013 judgement of the tribunal Szabu -v- Graham Parslo. I heard of this judgement, but after reading it, the only solution for a property manager is to...
A number of times recently I have been confronted with Landlords being refused tenants. In other words, the Owners Corporation is standing in the way of the Lot owners chosen tenant. Section 139 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 prohibits Owners Corporation...
On 1 December 2019, amendments were made to the Conveyancing Act 1919 that affect “off the plan” property. What everyone hushed up about was its impact on residential conveyancing. The new legislation stated that “all Contracts must include a prescribed cooling off...
How nice it is to live in a politically correct society where others are offended for you! There is no need to be upset by the comments of others anymore because people will get upset and abusive on your behalf. In fact, the latte sipping lefties have never asked...
There is a joy in doing business in Australia while there are protections in place for consumers. In all States and Territory jurisdictions, the regulations have created a Property Services Compensation Fund to guarantee monies held in trust. Where an Agency or an...
