Fortunately, for the vast majority of people reading this, the story I’m about to tell is one you were completely oblivious of. For building managers in NSW in particular, ignorance is bliss and you were actually able to get some sleep for the last few months. In...Read More
The by-laws for a strata scheme are often an essential component of the onsite manager’s business and can add a lot of extra value to the business by granting exclusive rights to the onsite manager. It is very common for the by-laws in a strata scheme to be overly...Read More
One of the most common duties you will find in a caretaking agreement is an obligation on the manager to keep safe all the keys (fobs, swipe cards etc.) needed to access the complex. The manager is required to store the keys securely and only share them with persons...Read More
The Strata Schemes Management Act in NSW was updated on the 10th of April 2020 and included a new ability for Owners Corporations to create a by-law that could prohibit short-term accommodation in strata schemes. For many managers operating short-term lettings...Read More
It’s human nature to avoid problems and leave them for another day. And it’s even easier to avoid a problem if you don’t even know it exists. Generally speaking, significant strata law changes occur at a sedate glacial speed. It is for this reason that people can be...Read More