Australia Articles

The Tragedies of the [Strata] Commons

The overuse and misuse of pithy catchphrases is commonplace and annoying. So, when strata stakeholders glibly refer to the tragedy…

7 months ago

Australia: Does the Joy of Keeping a Pet in Strata come at a Cost?

Keeping a pet in some strata schemes can be costly when schemes charge an additional fee or bond for the…

7 months ago

Australia: Evolving limitations on the power to make by-laws in strata and community title schemes

The Supreme Court handed down its decision in Walker Corporation Pty Ltd v The Owners – Strata Plan No. 61618…

7 months ago

Australia: By-laws and Strata Community title schemes Management Statements and the effect of uncertainty, inconsistency and power

This has been a question in a number of strata scheme cases following the introduction of section 136(1) of the…

7 months ago

Australia: Strata committees can cause grief for apartment owners. Here’s where conflict starts, and how to avoid it

There are almost 3 million apartments or townhouses around the country that have one thing in common: they're covered by…

7 months ago

Australia: BBQs, Pools, Gyms, Summer! Get your By-laws Right!

Hot summer weather and the festive season is upon us and what a better time for lot owners and tenants…

7 months ago

Australia: Is there a way to reverse a resolution or election at a meeting of the owners corporation?

In brief: An owner or mortgagee may be able to apply to the Tribunal to have a resolution or election…

7 months ago

Australia: Is there a way to reverse a resolution or election at a meeting of the owners corporation?

In brief: An owner or mortgagee may be able to apply to the Tribunal to have a resolution or election…

7 months ago

Australia: Strata reforms in Queensland: Introducing the Body Corporate and Community Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill

Originally announced earlier this year by the Queensland Government as a key measure arising from the 2022 Housing Summit, on…

7 months ago

Australia: Decoding Strata Insurance: What Does It Cover?

With the tightening market, insurers are choosing what risks they take on, if any. Whilst it is required that Strata…

8 months ago