11th Annual Strata Title Update: New Laws, New Regimes, New Cases
At this comprehensive seminar you will cover all of the major issues shaking up strata law at the moment. Be ahead of the potential changes to strata renewal and the implications for your business or clients. Gain knowledge on the recent Strata Building Bond and Inspection Schemes including application and compliance. Discuss by-laws and the power of the Tribunal in practice as you discover the key takeaways from recent cases. 2111N29
Description
Attend and earn 4 CPD units in Substantive Law
This program is based on NSW legislation
Chair: Natalie Bryant, Partner, Corrs Chambers Westgarth; Leading Leasing Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2020
9.00am to 10.00am NSW Strata Title Reform: Implications of Potential Changes to Strata Renewal
- Statutory review of the NSW Strata Schemes laws
- Areas being considered in review
- Potential outcomes and issues for stakeholders
Presented by Leisha de Aboitiz, Partner, Massons; Director, REI NSW Board; Recommended Leasing Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2021; Recommended Property & Real Estate Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2020
10.00am to 11.00am The Name’s Bond, 2% Building Bond: Navigating the Strata Building Bond Regime
- Strata building bond and inspections scheme and how it applies in practice
- Lodgment of bond
- Appointment of inspector
- Interim inspection and report
- Final report
- Access to bond
- Compliance aspects of the strata building bond regime
Presented by Ben Robertson, Partner and National Practice Director – Construction & Infrastructure, Nexus Law Group
11.00am to 11.15am Morning Tea
11.15am to 12.15pm By-Laws & the Power of the Tribunal
- Harsh, unconscionable or oppressive by-law
- Penalty for breach of by-law
- Amendment, revival or repeal of by-law
- Change of by-law
- Invalidation of by-law
- Allow keeping of animal/removal of animal
- Declaratory orders
Presented by Ian McKnight, Principal, Sarvaas Ciappara Lawyers
12.15pm to 1.15pm Critical Case Updates: Repair & Maintenance & More
- Analyse recent strata title cases and gain insights into the critical takeaways for each decision
- Examine cases concerning the repair and maintenance of common property and making of by-laws
- Cases to be discussed will include The Owners – Strata Plan No. 80412 v Vickery [2021] NSWCATAP 98, Bruce v Knight [2021] NSWCATAP 224, and additional recent and significant cases
Presented by Jane Crittenden, Principal, Jane Crittenden Lawyers
Presenters
Natalie Bryant
Natalie has acted on some of the largest and most iconic property developments and urban renewal projects of the last decade. She has expertise in all aspects of residential, commercial, retail, industrial and mixed-use developments. Natalie acts on property acquisitions and disposals, structured title developments and development agreements and joint ventures. Her clients include some of Australia's leading property developers.
Leisha de Aboitiz
Leisha De Aboitiz is a Partner at Massons and has been practising as a commercial property lawyer for more than 15 years. She is experienced in various aspects of property law, including sales and acquisitions, leasing, property development, and specialist property-related advice. Leisha is a member of Real Estate Institute of NSW, has been a member of the Strata Chapter Committee since 2016, and currently sits on the REI NSW Board as a director. Leisha is member of the Law Society of Tasmania and the Law Society of NSW. Leisha was listed in the Doyle’s Guide “Leading Property & Real Estate Lawyers – NSW” for 2018, 2019 and 2020 and “Leading Leasing Lawyers – NSW” for 2020 and 2021.
Ben Robertson
Ben is a Partner at Nexus and is the National Practice Director – Construction & Infrastructure. He has practiced both within in-house environments (working for a project home builder with a footprint in NSW, Queensland and Victoria) and in private practice, acting for developers, builders, subcontractors, and property owners in relation to construction law matters. Ben has acted for clients in the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal, NSW courts, Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Victorian courts, and Federal courts.
Ian McKnight
Ian McKnight is a Practice Group leader and widely regarded as a doyen of strata law in New South Wales. His standing has been earned over the course of a 43 year career bestriding property law and strata management. Unique amongst property lawyers, Ian is a genuine specialist. Strata and community title law is not a part time pursuit, it forms the core of his day-to-day legal practice. He brings firsthand experience of the strata challenges to his advice from his time as a director of a corporate strata management firm. A sought after keynote speaker, Ian provides regular education sessions to the Real Estate Institute of Australia and on occasion to Strata Community Australia. He publishes widely on the subject of strata law.
Jane Crittenden
Jane Crittenden is a sole practitioner. Jane has practiced as a litigation lawyer since her admission as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales on 29 June 1990. Her experience as a litigation and dispute resolution lawyer has been gained in large city firms and small specialised practices and has included professional indemnity and product liability.
Venue
Cliftons - Margaret St
Level 13, 60 Margaret St
Sydney 2000
NSW
Australia
In line with current NSW COVID-19 restrictions, all delegates and speakers must be double vaccinated or exempt to attend in person. Vaccination certificates must be presented at the Registration desk for entry.
Parking
Parking not included with registration. Possible options:
Met Centre, Jamison St - Rates Click here
Amora Hotel - Rates Click here
Secure Park 20 Bond St - Rates Click here
Directions
Closest Train Stations: Wynyard (100m) and Martin Place (700m). Closest Bus Interchange: Clarence Street (170m). Ferries: Circular Quay (1.2km)