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News and Articles From Strata Community Association NSW

Cladding addressed in the NSW Budget

November 17, 2020 No Comments

Three years on from London’s Grenfell fire in 2017 which tragically claimed the lives of 72 people, exposing the dangers of flammable cladding and exposing an alarming number of buildings

Regulation of building standards, building quality, and building disputes – Government response received

November 5, 2020 No Comments

The NSW Government has provided its response to the Legislative Council Public Accountability Committee’s final report, Regulation of Building Standards, Building Quality and Building Disputes (the Final Report). The Government

NEW SET OF LAWS WITH A MANDATORY CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS

October 31, 2020 No Comments

The state government will be enforcing a new Code of Conduct for hosts, guests, letting agents and online booking platforms in the short-term rental accommodation industry from December 18, 2020.

Home Building Compensation Cover

October 30, 2020 No Comments

Home building compensation (HBC) cover – formerly known as home warranty insurance – is an important consumer protection for homeowners in NSW. As renovations continue to boom, we recommend being

Is your pool ready for summer?

October 30, 2020 No Comments

With Summer on our doorstep and restrictions easing, strata residents will be preparing for fun by the pool. Owners corporations need to remain vigilant about pool safety and compliance. It’s

Strata Popularity Continues to Grow

September 30, 2020 No Comments

High density living is a growing phenomenon across NSW, with people looking to live as close as possible to the heart of the city’s action, entertainment, and culture. More

Importance of Recycling and Waste Management

September 30, 2020 No Comments

Nearly every unit in strata generates waste, materials, and debris. The result is a huge pile of waste that demands good planning to manage. While the waste from each unit

GRACE PERIOD FOR PROPERTY SECTOR REFORMS EXTENDED

September 14, 2020 No Comments

The grace period for penalties under the new Property and Stock Agents Act regulations have been extended until 1 April 2021. This is a six-month extension. We want to ensure

R u ok?

September 10, 2020 No Comments

Today is R U Okay?Day. R U OK?Day is a national day for all Australians to ask someone in their life how they are doing and what to say if

The OBC’s new powers launch today

September 1, 2020 No Comments

Today marks a historic step forward in a decade long battle for advocates vying for stricter and more enforceable building/construction legislation across New South Wales. David Chandler’s new powers are in

Your Obligations with Hazardous Waste

August 31, 2020 No Comments

Home isolation and lockdown laws over the last few months have sparked a home renovation boom! But while the dangers of DIY home maintenance have been well publicised, very little

Hygiene Reminder – Your Role in a Healthier Strata Community

August 31, 2020 No Comments

As more states are experiencing increased COVID-19 cases, and as we watch, read and listen to news reports about Victoria and the myriad of cases internationally, we’re reminded that