Updates on the New COVID-19 Restrictions   The 3-months lockdown in NSW has made it incredibly challenging for people to keep up with the restrictions. The NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, has extended the lockdown, which was supposed to end on August 28 to September 30.   Since August 23, NSW introduced further restricti...

  Changes to the Certificates of Title The most recent Real Property Amendment (Certificates of Title) Act 2021 has created some critical changes to the land title system in NSW, which will take place from 11 October 2021. The Act introduces a transition from paper Certificates of Title to an electronic lodgement of land transactions. Th...

  The most recent case Mastellone v The Owners-Strata Plan No 87110 raises the question, "Does repairing property lots fall under the responsibilities of an Owners Corporation?".   The following is a background overview of the case: -      The Tribunal dismissed Ms. Mastellone's claim for painting the c...

  Increased Financial Support for Tenants and Landlord NSW has been recording its highest number of COVID-19 cases in recent days. As Sydney has encountered harsher restrictions during the lockdown, many individuals have been affected by lockdown as expected; and many have called out for support to make ends meet. Therefore, the NSW...

  The Strata Schemes Management Amendment (Sustainability Infrastructure) Act 2020 has been taking place since early 2021. This new bill amends the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015, putting ease to owners corporations who wish to install eco-friendly facilities for residents. The amendment is placed to ease the approval of sustainability...