Answering your strata title questions

by JFM Team | Apr 30, 2020

If you’re thinking about buying into a strata title building, then make sure you fully understand what you are getting into. This article answers some common questions associated with purchasing into a strata title building, including certain things you should...

Fire safety and your building – choosing the right fire safety practitioner for your strata title or company title building

by JFM Team | Apr 17, 2020

Ensuring the fire safety of buildings is now a prime focus for owners of strata title and company title buildings. In fact, some owners have a legal obligation under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 to engage in a process that objectively...

How can you effectively manage ‘short term leasing’ in strata buildings?

by JFM Team | Apr 9, 2020

Apartments are often used by lot owners as an investment property and can be a good source of additional income. Australia has seen a boom in its short term rental industry, and strata buildings have been a popular hub for this activity. This trend has been given a...

Is smoking in apartments allowed?

by JFMLAW | Mar 12, 2020

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?

by JFMLAW | Feb 27, 2020

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...