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Strata can be quite confusing with many people, organisations and agencies involved. To assist you with your questions and queries please see contacts and resources to assist you.
Resources
Strata Living by NSW Fair Trading – What you need to know about living in your strata community – FT Strata Living
Who’s Responsible by SCA (NSW) – A guide to common property – Who’s Responsible SCA (NSW)
Contacts
NSW Fair Trading
Fair Trading provides help and information on strata living, the management of strata schemes and dispute resolution in a number of different ways.
www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au or 13 32 20
NSW Legislation
NSW Legislation is the official NSW Government website for the online publication of legislation. You can download the Regulations and any amendments from www.legislation.nsw.gov.au
NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT)
The NCAT provides a quick low cost dispute resolution service for strata schemes.
www.ncat.nsw.gov.au or 02 8688 7777
Land and Property Information NSW
You can buy copies of registered strata plans, certificate of title for common property and individual lots and by-laws that have been made and registered by owners corporations.
www.lpi.nsw.gov.au or 1300 052 637
Community Justice Centres
Community Justice Centres can help people to work out an agreement that suits everyone concerned in a dispute.
www.cjc.nsw.gov.au or 1800 990 777
Translation and interpretation services
For people who cannot speak English, telephone interpreters are available through the Translation and Interpreting Service.
13 14 50
Workcover NSW
Workcover provides information on workplace health and safety and work related insurance requirements.
www.workcover.nsw.gov.au or 13 10 50