Strata living is undoubtedly a very different ownership experience to owning a free-standing house. Navigating strata laws along with the consultation process of co-owning can be daunting, and at times even intimidating. It makes sense that if you feel confident in your understanding of strata ownership that you will benefit more from the experience. […]
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In accordance with s139 (1) of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 a by-law cannot be unjust, harsh, unconscionable or oppressive. What exactly does this mean? Oxford Dictionary defines the terms as: Unjust not based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair Harsh cruel or severe Unconscionable not right or reasonable
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Strata living isn’t for everyone. And that’s totally ok. After all, when you buy an apartment you are essentially entering into a co-ownership relationship with strangers. The differences in living and owning in a free-standing home and an apartment are abundant, and there are many considerations when deciding to move from one to the other.
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Here at Strata Sense we are unapologetically doing strata differently. We want to deliver the type of service that transforms strata management from a necessary evil for owners, to an appreciated and positive service product. One of the ways we do this is by being honest about the fact that strata managers do not do
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In the second of Strata Sense’s Webinar series, Daniel Holt and Rachel Nguyen will be talking about Building Management Committees commencing live at 6.30pm on 8 May 2018. Daniel is a strata managers who has a portfolio with many complex BMC’s and is experienced in understanding the complexities of managing the multiple stakeholders involved. Rachael, as
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We’re very pleased to announce that our first ever live webinar session for our valued owners will be held on: Wednesday 21 February 2018, commencing at 6.30pm. Joanne Jenkins, a strata manager with over 12 years experience will be joined by Office Manager Toby Stanford as they discuss all things by-laws. From amending by-laws, making
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Window Safety Locks – Will You Need Them? Following a number of deaths and injuries to children falling from windows the NSW Government has launched the ‘kids can’t fly’ campaign – a two pronged approached involving education and a change in legislation requiring window safety locks installation by March 2018. The legislation requires that any
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On 6 July 2015 amendments to the Smoke-free Environment Act 2000 (NSW) took effect banning smoking in “a place that is within 4 metres of a pedestrian access point to a building… (containing) licensed premises or a restaurant…” and in “a commercial outdoor dining area”. This is of importance especially to mixed use strata buildings. A ban on smoking
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After five years of consultation with the community and stake holders the new strata laws are to take effect from 30 November 2016. Fair Trading advises that the Acts commencing on 30 November will be the Strata Schemes (Management) Act 2015 and Strata Schemes (Development) Act 2015. While the final regulations are yet to be released Strata Sense is
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On 19 September 2014, the NSW Government released a position paper outlining 58 proposed reforms to the community scheme laws. The changes are aimed to align strata and community scheme legislation so they are more consistent and provide a more flexible and innovative development framework. Key proposed changes include a focus on: Greater owner participation; Reduce red
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