International

South Africa: Is it legal to charge fines for speeding transgressions in estates to a homeowner’s levies?

A two-part article: Part 1: Is it legal to charge fines for speeding transgressions in estates to a homeowner’s levies?…

1 year ago

Australia: Does NCAT have the Power to Resolve all Strata Disputes? (NSW)

A recent hot topic has been the width of the powers given to NCAT to resolve strata disputes.  In particular,…

2 years ago

Philippines: How do homeowners’ associations operate?

The essence of community life is association and cooperation for without these such broader welfare goals cannot be attained, according…

2 years ago

Australia: Effective from 1 September 2022, PSAR Regulation – New Provision about Handover of Records to Self-Managed Schemes

The primary change for strata and community managing agents relates to the expansion of the requirements under Schedule 4 Rules…

2 years ago

Israel: Condominium Buildings and Electric Vehicle Charging Stations – New Ruling

A recent ruling by the supervisor of the Israel Land Registration addresses, inter alia, the installation of an EV charging…

2 years ago

Turks and Caicos Islands: An Overview Of Strata Titles And Homeowners’ Association Ownership

If you are looking at purchasing a condominium, apartment, or villa within a development/complex (as opposed to a standalone house…

2 years ago

Australia: Building Defects: Who in Construction is Liable?

Is “a person who carries out construction work” limited to the entity that was contracted to do the work such…

2 years ago

Australia: Stop! Considerations for strata lot owners before you pick up the hammer this long weekend

One of the most common questions that I receive from lot owners is along the lines of “why is the…

2 years ago

Australia: Who wants Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging and who Should Pay?

With the current rise in fuel prices affecting Australia, the demand for Electric Vehicles (EV) is at an all-time high.…

2 years ago

The new case South Africans living in complexes and estates should know about

The issue of short-term rentals in residential complexes is a thorny one, says BBM Law director Marina Constas.  “For permanent…

2 years ago