Allison Benson,
Kerin Benson Lawyers If strata managing agents don't disclose, the OC can apply to Tribunal for an order that any commissions are to be paid to the owners corporation.
Todd Garsden, Hynes Legal Question: The exhaust for the fire pump diesel engine is directed into the basement car park and fills the car park with fumes and smoke when tested once a month. Who do we chase to have the work rectified?
Leanne Habib,
Premium Strata Question: Is our strata committee, consisting of 38 lots, required to post an agenda for ordinary general committee meetings to the notice board of the owners corporation?
Dan Slattery, www.stratalawservices.com.au Question: Our building has a residential Building Manager who pays a small amount of rent on his apartment. Does a portion of his rent need to be declared on my tax return?
A recent High Court case has cast doubt on the scope of jurisdiction of NCAT and other tribunals to hear disputes between residents of different states. This is potentially a significant problem for strata schemes, especially those near a border.
Kelly Borell,
Tower Body Corporate Even though you own the Unit, there are processes you need to follow to ensure you don’t compromise the structural integrity, contravene any of your Scheme’s By-Laws, or undertake unauthorised work.
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NSW: Short-term-rental Accommodation Reforms
The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment and the Department of Customer Service are seeking feedback on the draft instruments and Regulations that will introduce the state-wide planning framework and mandatory Code of Conduct for short-term-rental accommodation (STRA). The proposed changes are outlined in a Discussion Paper, which also seeks feedback about introducing a new industry-led STRA property register. Public feedback is invited up to 11 September 2019.
