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News and Articles From Strata Community Association NSW

Coronavirus Update – Meeting Advice and Running Businesses

March 20, 2020 No Comments

The SCA (NSW), Board has decided on several escalated responses to help protect members and consumers in strata during the escalating COVID-19 outbreak. The temporary measures recommended to be implemented

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 13, 2020 No Comments

SCA (NSW) is concerned about the growing impact that the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) is having in NSW and we are constantly monitoring the evolving situation. Our key focus is

Director profile: Nick Whiley

March 9, 2020 No Comments

Nick Whiley represents the Strata Owners Chapter on the SCA (NSW) Board and has done so since 2017 when he was asked to fill a casual vacancy. Nick was officially

Dealing with property damage? Here’s who’s responsible

February 26, 2020 No Comments

If your apartment or the entire building has been damaged by recent storms you may be a little confused by what is your property, and therefore your responsibility to repair,

Strata building renewal

February 26, 2020 No Comments

One of the most controversial changes to the strata laws in 2016 was the introduction of the 75 percent rule. This changed the voting dynamics within the owners corporation so

Residential tenancies new laws

February 26, 2020 No Comments

From 23 March 2020, new residential tenancies laws commence which are aimed at improving tenants’ renting experience while ensuring that landlords can effectively manage their properties. According to NSW Fair

Environmental initiatives

February 26, 2020 No Comments

Earth Hour 2020 is on again this year. Or should we say “off”, as in lights are off on 28 March 2020 from 8.30pm to 9.30pm. By joining in the

Secure your balcony belongings

February 24, 2020 No Comments

A tragedy last week in which a person was killed by a gas cylinder falling from a balcony in Sydney’s CBD during wild weather, has prompted SCA (NSW) to encourage

What to do in a power outage

December 17, 2019 No Comments

A recent power outage in Sydney’s northern suburbs caused by a wide storm is a reminder to be prepared. The power was out for thousands of households for a number

Ethics in Strata

November 7, 2017 No Comments

Owners corporations, strata committees, lot owners, tenants and many other people rely heavily on the information and services provided by strata managers to make informed decisions in the management of

Cleaning House: What can Owners Corporations do about Unwanted items on Common Property?

November 7, 2017 No Comments

Owners corporations and their strata managing agents have been struggling for years to find effective solutions to this issue. While this is a difficult area, there are some options. Owners

Advertorial: The emergency lift phone conundrum: who is really certified?

October 11, 2017 No Comments

As you may know, the roll-out of the NBN affects many critical services for building owners and strata managers. One such service that will be impacted is the emergency telephone