Is smoking in apartments allowed?
The question of whether owners and tenants are allowed smoking in their apartments is a major point of dispute amongst tenants, and a contentious topic. In Australia, NSW is the only jurisdiction which addresses this issue in law. What are my options? In November...How strong are rules against pets in strata?
Living in a strata scheme requires owners and tenants to follow rules known as by-laws. These by-laws include how residents should behave and help them understand their rights, and can cover dealing with pets in strata. By-law schemes Owners Corporations can either...Can the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal award damages in strata disputes?
The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) has the jurisdiction to deal with strata disputes that fall within the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW). This means that the NCAT can make an order to resolve a dispute in a strata scheme, including making an...
Will strata by-laws be needed for your renovations?
What are by-laws in a strata plan? By-laws are a set of registered rules that governs a strata plan. By-laws contain rules on the expected behaviour of owners and their occupants, noise, vehicles, obstruction of common property, damage to lawns and plants on common...