Common Property

‘What if an accident did happen and a contractor did hurt themselves on the common property of your BUILDING. What would be your defence?’ The court will want to know ...continue reading Strata Title and Company Title Safety

A large scheme is defined as one with over 100 lots (ie. 101 lots or more). Parking and utility lots are not counted in the calculation. The following special ...continue reading Large Schemes

When you want to find out the boundaries between common property and lots in a strata scheme, you must look at the registered strata plan. For enquiries about ...continue reading Common Property and the Lot

The owners corporation must look after common property and do all repairs (unless it decides by special resolution that it is inappropriate for a particular item and ...continue reading Common Property

Before you buy into a strata scheme you should get a Section 109 Certificate.

A Section 109 Certificate gives information about the strata scheme including: the names and addresses of the executive committee members, the managing agent and ...continue reading What is a Section 109 Certificate?

If you are an owner, or you have an owner’s or mortgagee’s or covenant chargee’s permission, you may write to the owners corporation and ask for a Section 109 ...continue reading How to get a Section 109 Certificate

It is important that you inspect the books and records of the owners corporation before buying. Sometimes your solicitor will arrange this for you, but not always. ...continue reading How to Inspect The Records of The Owners Corporation