Conducting meetings of the Owners Corporation during the Covid-19 crisis
The outbreak of Covid-19 has impacted all aspects of our society. The necessity for social distancing has meant that organisations (including the Owners Corporation of a Strata Plan) need to start thinking about changing some of its practices. However, with communal...
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...