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Promoting Best Practices – Managing Conflicts of Interest in Strata

In the strata industry, managing conflicts of interest is not just a regulatory requirement but an important part of ethical conduct. SCA NSW understands this well, urging the need for […]

Smart Meters in Strata Scheme: Frequently Asked Questions

Smart Meters in Strata Scheme: Frequently Asked Questions   Please note that this article was originally published in July 2021.   In recent years, the options for electricity supply in […]

Strata Managing Agents Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 – What Do I Need to Know?

On September 19 2024, the NSW Parliament passed the Strata Managing Agents Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (“The Bill”) in response to growing concerns about the practices of strata managing agents. […]

Strata Management Act & Regulations

Please note that this article was originally published in 2017. Strata Schemes Management Regulation 2016 Access the report that Minister Anderson has tabled on the statutory review of the Strata […]

Legal Aspects of Installing CCTV & Other Security Systems in Buildings

With the rise of CCTV and security systems in strata, understanding the legal aspects of installing these systems is important.   Key issues include what cameras can record and compliance with relevant laws. In a recent SCA NSW webinar, […]

Enforcing By-Laws – A Step-by-Step Guide

In a recent webinar hosted by SCA NSW, Leanne Habib (Premium Strata) joined Matt Jenkins (SCA NSW Director, Bannermans Lawyers) to discuss the process for enforcing by-law breaches. When by-laws […]

Levies and Capital Works Funds

  Levies and Capital Works Funds Living or investing in a strata scheme imposes some additional financial obligations on lot owners than other forms of property in New South Wales. […]

What is Strata?

A common question with regard to property is: what is strata? Strata title is actually an Australian innovation in property law that has been copied around the globe.   Strata […]

Result Property Group is NOT Result Strata Management Pty Ltd

SCA (NSW), the peak body for strata management in New South Wales, wishes to clearly and unequivocally state that Result Property Group is an entirely separate and independent business and has no affiliation […]

Acceptable Noise Levels in Strata Schemes

Acceptable Noise Levels in Strata Schemes Post was originally posted in May 2021   Noise issues are one of the most common complaints in strata schemes. Minimising noises that may […]