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...
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...
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...
by JFM Team | 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...
by JFM Team | 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...
