Smoking in Strata Schemes – changes to NSW Smoke-free Environment Act 2000

Smoking in Strata Schemes – changes to NSW Smoke-free Environment Act 2000

In a win for mixed use strata schemes, the NSW Government’s amendments to the Smoke-free Environment Act 2000 (NSW) mean that smoking is now banned in all commercial outdoor eating areas; and within a place that is within within 4 metres of a public building that contain a restaurant or a venue with a liquor license….

Smoking in Strata buildings – a New Year’s resolution?

Smoking in Strata buildings – a New Year’s resolution?

The recent reform of NSW strata laws generated some media interest in smoking in strata buildings. This is because the NSW Government said that the new strata laws would make clear that smoking and secondhand smoke exposure could constitute a nuisance that could be outlawed. So, what can be done about smoking in strata buildings? Can smoking be…

Q&A: can I install a disabled stair lift on common property?

Q&A: can I install a disabled stair lift on common property?

As you might be aware, our CEO Leanne Habib frequently answers readers questions for LookUpStrata. This article covers the installation of a stair lift for a disabled lot owner for which consent of the owners corporation via a special resolution and special by-law would be required. Leave us a Review If you are a client of…