Further Economic Assistance for Struggling Individuals and Businesses With 10-weeks of lockdown taking place, many individuals and businesses have been tremendously affected by these lockdown restrictions. On 2 September 2021, the government announced that there will be further economic assistance for struggling individuals and busines...

  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...