Does the owners corporation have a duty to repair and maintain common property?

Pursuant to section 106(1) of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) (Management Act), the owners corporation have a duty to “properly maintain” common property and ensure it remains in a state of “good and serviceable repair”. The scope of this duty extends not only to rectifying damage caused by normal wear and tear but […]

What are by-laws?

By-laws are the key governance mechanism of strata schemes, regulating the conduct and behaviour of residents, owners and visitors to a strata complex. NSW by-laws are regulated by the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) (‘Management Act’) and the Strata Schemes Management Regulation 2016 (NSW), which provide guidelines as to the type of by-laws which […]