Strata Law Reforms From Monday, 27th October 2025, a new set of Strata Law reforms will commence. Here are the key changes that will be implemented: 1. Planning New investigative and enforcement powers will be given to Fair Trading to[...]

Water Ingress and the Rise of Section 106(5) Claims: What Owners Corporations Need to Know Leaking roofs, failed waterproofing membranes, defective balconies, deteriorated windows and façades, blocked drainage systems and other common property defects can quickly result in water entering individual[...]

Thinking of nominating to be on your Strata Committee or own a duplex? Stay up-to-date on the most recent changes to the NSW Strata Legislation which may affect you! From 1 October 2026, the most recent changes to the strata legislation[...]

When was the last time the by-laws in your building were reviewed? For most, it was when the legislation mandated the review in 2016 following the commencement of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW). That was 10 years ago –[...]

When Ceilings Collapse: Vinc Legal’s recent success in obtaining Compulsory Strata Management. Our Principal Solicitor, Anna Minassian, recently acted on behalf of a lot owner, Hugh McCullum, to successfully obtain the appointment of a compulsory strata manager for SP15404 in the[...]

Carpets - Common Property or Lot Property? Whether carpet forms part of the common property or lot property has been one of the greatest strata disputes since the beginning of time. So - is carpet in a lot common property or[...]