Category: Strata

Strata owners across NSW now have six (6) years to claim damages when their owners corporation fails to repair and maintain common property. This massive legislative change to section 106(6)...

Strata Law Reforms Commence in NSW – 1 July 2025 Significant legislative reforms to the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) are now in effect as of 1 July 2025....

A Closer Look at the Tribunal’s Power to Order an Owners Corporation to Consent to a Development Application  It is common for owners living in strata schemes to want to...

Navigating strata law requires expertise and precision. At Madison Marcus, our legal team, led by industry experts, provides unparalleled guidance in strata-related matters. ➡️ Are you aware of the nuances...

The recent introduction of Project Intervene, an initiative implemented by the NSW Building Commissioner with the overarching objective of resolving issues concerning serious defects in residential buildings without the extensive...

Most are well aware that the Tribunal has the power pursuant to section 237 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 to appoint a strata managing agent to exercise the functions of...

“How can we resolve our dispute without ongoing and expensive litigation?  The Madison Marcus strata defects and dispute resolution team is dedicated to achieving cost-effective solutions for our clients and...

In 2016, the new strata renewal process, also known as collective sales, came into effect under Part 10 of the Strata Schemes Development Act (SSDA).  This process allowed 75% of...

It is well known that owners corporations have to maintain their common property and keep it in a state of good and serviceable repair (section 106(1) of the SSMA). If...

We are often asked to prepare “cost recovery” by-laws to recover costs that an owners corporation incurs as a result of by-law breaches. The costs sought to be recovered usually...

  We are proud to announce that James Moir has been appointed as a Director at Madison Marcus. James leads the Strata Division of Madison Marcus and was admitted as a solicitor...

Further to our recent article about our team’s big NCAT victory in having an owner fined for Airbnb letting and winning a costs order (click here to view), a recent...

What can Owners Corporations do about Airbnb and short-term letting?  The Madison Marcus Strata team recently had a big win in NCAT against an owner who was conducting Airbnb contrary...

Our Strata team is constantly being asked about what types of meetings can be held during the Government restrictions brought about due to COVID-19. The Strata Regulations make allowances for...