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News and Articles From Strata Community Association NSW

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

New Legislation, New Powers and Renewed Confidence, David Chandler and the OBC

August 31, 2020 No Comments

We head into the end of the year continuing our advocacy for better construction standards across the state. We have been reframing our work on government and industry initiatives to

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

Balcony Gardens – What you need to know

August 31, 2020 No Comments

We recently received the following question about whether it was safe to have hanging plants on a balcony in a strata-titled property. As a subset to this, we also considered

Audio Visual Links for Witnessing Documents

July 30, 2020 No Comments

The Electronic Transactions Amendment (COVID-19 Witnessing of Documents) Regulation 2020 (NSW) (The Regulation) is another government initiative in response to COVID-19. The Regulation officially came into force on 22 April

Leasing Your Garage Space

July 30, 2020 No Comments

With car spaces at such a premium in the city and inner city, it’s no wonder growing numbers of owners with space to spare are leasing car spaces out

Winter’s Chill Creates Ideal Mould Environment

July 30, 2020 No Comments

The strata sector is at risk of increased mould growth as Winter continues to create an environment with heat, condensation (moisture), and reduced ventilation. What is Mould? Mould is

Winter’s Chill Brings Increased Fire Risk

July 30, 2020 No Comments

Fire and Rescue NSW indicate that cooler months see a 10% increase in the number of home fires, with more fires in bedrooms and living rooms due to heaters

DISPOSING OF GOODS ABANDONED ON COMMON PROPERTY – NEW LAWS

July 23, 2020 No Comments

INDUSTRY UPDATE Disposing of Goods Abandoned on Common Property – New Laws prepared by Bannermans Lawyers As from 1 July 2020, new laws apply to disposal of goods abandoned on

Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020

July 13, 2020 No Comments

INDUSTRY UPDATE Construction Defects – new rights for Owners written by Colin Grace – Grace Lawyers Whilst the world has been concentrating on social distancing, working from home, getting the

2019/2020 EOFY in Review

July 9, 2020 No Comments

We would like to summarise our last financial year as we enter a new financial period. With a semblance of familiarity creeping back into our lives as Public Health