Strata renewal plans can include either collective sales based on the value of unit entitlements, or redevelopment which cannot be less than the compensation value determined by the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1987 (section 55). For more information about collective sale or renewal of strata schemes please contact our experienced strata lawyer. Matthews Folbigg has specialist strata lawyers that are able to provide owners corporation legal advice.
We are often approached for advice on issues regarding repairs to new strata buildings. Under the new legislation, building bonds will be lodged with the Chief Executive, which equate to 2% of the contract price of the building work. This covers defective work for residential and mixed use schemes for work done in a way that breaches statutory warranties under the Home Building Act, but does not apply to buildings less than 3 stories in height. Please contact us to speak with a qualified strata defects lawyer, particularly for strata defects legal advice Parramatta. [...]
The new legislation governing strata schemes in NSW, being the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) and the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 (NSW) has been introduced to remove red tape and, on balance, should improve the nature of the “Owners Corporation”. If you require owners corporation legal advice or encounter executive committee issues requiring executive committee legal advice please contact us to speak with a qualified owners corporation solicitor Sydney.
The legislation governing strata schemes in New South Wales, being the Strata Schemes Management Act 1996 (NSW) and the Strata Schemes (Freehold Development) Act 1973 (NSW), has now been replaced with the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) and the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 (NSW) which commenced on 30 November 2016. The new legislation will govern NSW strata schemes. Please contact us if you are concerned about the impact of the new legislation and require strata legal advice from a qualified strata schemes lawyer. [...]
