NSW: Q&A The First AGM, Building Defects and the Statutory Warranty

NSW: Q&A The First AGM, Building Defects and the Statutory Warranty

Question: What should lot owner’s know at the First AGM regarding building defects? Do we need to know about enforcing statutory warranties? The system is based on self- help. The owners corporation needs to enforce the statutory warranties – depending on the contract date for the works, the owners corporation may have 2 year/6 years warranties…

NSW Q&A: Strata Dispute Resolution: When the OC Breaches NCAT Orders

NSW Q&A: Strata Dispute Resolution: When the OC Breaches NCAT Orders

Question: During the strata dispute resolution process, if an Owners Corporation breaches court orders, what recourse does the owner have? The failure by the owners corporation to comply with the NCAT Orders could be the basis upon which to seek the compulsory appointment of a strata manager. If successful, then there would be no strata meetings…

NSW: Q&A Owners Corporation Meetings – Correspondence, Times and Frequency

NSW: Q&A Owners Corporation Meetings – Correspondence, Times and Frequency

Question: Can I appoint an agent to receive all correspondence including owners corporation meetings information and levy notices? My strata manager insists this must go to the registered owner. You are correct. Under Section 155 below (emphasis added), you are entitled to appoint an agent to receive notices. 155 Owner may appoint agent if not able…

Ask Premium Strata – Centreline Rule

Ask Premium Strata – Centreline Rule

Question: I have been reading up on your weekly posts regarding the ‘Centreline Rule’ for Strata Plans registered before 1974. I read that Bannermans Lawyers response was that the boundary between lots applies to walls, floors and ceilings etc. Do you agree? What’s your opinion, does it applies to floors? The transitional provisions of the former…

NSW: Q&A Resident Safety and Dealing with a Violent Visitor in Strata

NSW: Q&A Resident Safety and Dealing with a Violent Visitor in Strata

Question: A regular visitor to our building has exhibited violent behaviour to lot owners and we are concerned about resident safety. How do we proceed to protect neighbouring lot owners? Though we are not criminal lawyers, it seems your only avenue would be to apply for an APVO (this is an Apprehended Personal Violence Order –…