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Watson & Watson - Strata Lawyers

Watson & Watson’s strata lawyers have over 20 years experience handling strata matters, ranging from those that arise within residential strata schemes, to commercial and industrial strata schemes. We act for Strata Managers, strata title property owners, and strata developers. Strata title refers to the ownership of part of a building or property, such as owning a unit within a high-rise building, or a townhouse within a complex. While owners have their own defined part of the building (their ‘lot’), there is also common property, which all of the owners own collectively. When an individual buys this type of real property they become a member of the Owners Corporation (or the Body Corporate). There are specific rules and regulations that owners and occupiers must abide by.

The Owners Corporation is responsible for controlling and managing common property, such as building maintenance of common areas, including structural walls. A Strata Manager, who might be an owner or a strata managing agent, carries on business for the Owners Corporation. Part of this role includes facilitating contracts and agreements for work to be done on behalf of the Owners Corporation. A large proportion of NSW residents now live in strata property and disputes often arise which require specialised professional advice. The laws around strata schemes are complex and constantly being revised and updated.

Watson and Watson can provide specialist advice in relation to:

• Building disputes
• Defective Building Works
• Strata legislation
• Owners Corporation regulations
• Section 109 certificate
• Strata title and Owners Corporation FAQ’s

Please note that our provision of any telephone advice to you is only a general discussion to assist as to whether you wish to instruct us. Telephone discussions should not be construed as legal advice and are not to be relied upon. Legal advice which you can rely on can only be properly provided by us to you at or following an initial conference. We are not responsible for any action you may take or fail to take based upon the provision of our telephone advice to you. If you wish to arrange a conference, please contact us.

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