Strata Law Reforms

From today, Wednesday, 1 April 2026, a new set of Strata Law reforms have commenced.
Here are the key changes:
1. Section 184 Information Certificates: additional information required
Introduction of a new standard form to be completed to provide information for section 184 certificates
The form requires the disclosure of:
- Utilities provided through an exclusive supply network in a scheme (embedded network)
- Any orders and compliance action against the owners corporation
- Information about any upcoming meetings, or those held earlier than the previous year
Link to new Section 184 Certificate form
2. Requirements for Original Owners of Multi-Storey Schemes
Original owners of multi-storey schemes (usually developers) must provide to the Owners Corporation a completed new standard form for initial maintenance schedules
Original owners must provide to the Owners Corporation:
- A completed new standard IMS form ahead of the scheme’s first AGM
- Estimated contributions to the administrative and capital works fund, and evidence that these funds will meet the expected expenditure of the year ahead
- Evidence that an independent surveyor reviewed and certified the IMS (1) and estimates of the contributions (2)
Link to the new IMS form
3. 10-Year Capital Works Fund Plan: new standard form
Introduction of a new standard form for use by owners corporation when preparing a new plan, replacing an expired plan or revising a current plan
Link to the new 10-Year Capital Works Fund Plan form

Further Strata Law reforms are coming in 2026, which will introduce mandatory training for strata committee members and further disclosure requirements.
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