Strata By-Laws that Every Tenant Should be Aware Of

Strata Lawyers specialize in Strata law and can help with several common issues usually about a property. Some of the most common services include helping property developers with special rules and regulations involved in developing a strata scheme. This extends to services like approval for the development, reviewing of lease and employment contracts.

Besides which, they can also help with the registration of a Strata scheme. A strata complex is different from others and a lawyer can help draft or amend the By-Laws to ensure it runs smoothly. The Strata By-laws in Sydney can include issues like excess noise, misuse of parking space, offensive behaviour, property maintenance, etc. They are experts in assisting tenants as well as by solving property disputes. This may include issues like major defects, urgent repairs, and a dispute over who will pay.

What are By-Laws?

By-laws are rules to manage a common property and help develop a strata plan. They help define how people use shared properties. It can also define how to use storage space. When it comes to strata property the by-laws will include model by-laws that are set by the government and additional by-laws which can be added at the time of development or during the life of the property.

Types of By-Laws that affect Tenants

There are many types of By-Laws that tenants should be aware of:

● model by-laws

● additional by-laws

● developer by-laws

The tenants need to be aware of the by-laws and the lease rules since both are enforceable. The difference being that lease rules are governed by landlords however, by-laws are governed by the owner corporations. Tenants do not have voting rights as far as strata level rules are concerned. A tenant should monitor the by-laws, maintain a good relationship with the landlord and suggest mutually beneficial changes.

It is also possible for an owner corporation to serve notice to a tenant. This type of notice will be signed by a strata committee, sealed and delivered to a tenant formally stating details of the issue and breach of the by-laws.

Seeking help for strata By-Laws from Pobi Lawyers

Pobi Lawyers are the best Strata lawyers in Sydney helping with the process of drafting of simple to complex strata by-laws and community management statement by-laws. This can involve the renovation, air-conditioning, property modification, noise pollution, smoking, use of barbeques, hot water systems, etc.