NSW strata law changes explained: what’s changed and how to prepare for 2026
NSW strata law changes explained, with a practical overview of what’s already in effect and how owners, committees and managers should prepare for 2026.
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NSW Fair Trading’s name and shame register and what it means for strata managing agents
NSW Fair Trading has introduced a public Name and Shame Register designed to help people make more informed choices when selecting a property agent. The register publishes regulatory actions taken against real estate agents, strata managing agents, and stock and station agents for breaches of NSW property laws.
NAT: Strata Insurance Ratings for 2026
Stability in the strata insurance market has continued through 2025 and we have seen a drastic piece of policy innovation from the market leader.
QLD: Escalating e-scooter and e-bike fire deaths demand urgent safety action in strata communities
Strata Community Association Queensland (SCA Queensland) is renewing its call for urgent action to address the growing risk posed by lithium-ion battery fires linked to e-scooters and e-bikes, particularly in apartment buildings and shared living environments.
VIC: Recovering levy arrears on utility lots when they are sold
Question: How can the owners corporation ensure it recovers long-term levy arrears on a utility lot if it is sold? Is the Magistrates Court a more cost-effective option than VCAT?
WA: Can strata charge a single lot for plumbing work on common property pipes?
Question: Can the strata manager issue a special levy to recover plumbing costs for water hammer in common property pipes based on the council of owners’ instructions?
QLD: Can a body corporate impose conditions on pet approvals
Question: Can our committee insist that registered and approved dogs wear ID tags when they are in common areas?
NSW: High-Density, High Tension: Strata Disputes Escalate
As Sydney’s residential landscape shifts rapidly towards high-rise and high-density communities, the dynamics between neighbours are becoming increasingly volatile. Strata properties, the backbone of this urban shift, are now witnessing a complex surge in internal disputes, creating challenging governance and compliance issues for owners corporations and residents alike.
NSW: Emergency lighting compliance for Class 2 strata under AS 1851
Question: How do the new AS 1851-2012 inspection requirements apply to Class 2 buildings that don’t have a dedicated emergency lighting test facility?