At Thornton + King our Property Law Accredited Specialists have decades of experience in preparing strata scheme by-laws. We’ve acted for individual lot owners, strata schemes, and even property developers to prepare all types of strata by-laws.
What Are Strata By-Laws?
Strata by-laws are the rules that govern a strata scheme. They often cover things such as pets, parking, renovations, and short-term letting. Every strata scheme in NSW must have by-laws which comply with the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW).
Poorly drafted or unenforceable by-laws can lead to conflict and costly legal disputes.
Our Strata By-Law Services
We assist with all aspects of strata by-laws, including:
Preparing and amending by-laws
We can prepare or amend existing by-laws to suit your needs, whether you’re a boutique block or a multi-tower scheme.
Consolidation and registration
We can help with compliance by making sure your by-laws are properly consolidated and lodged with NSW Land Registry Services.
Review of existing by-laws
We can help spot outdated, invalid, or non-compliant by-laws and provide advice on practical updates.
Renovation approvals – common property rights by-laws
We can assist with common property right by-laws for renovations, or exclusive use rights.
Why Choose Thornton + King?
Specialist strata expertise – Our lawyers understand the nuances of both property and strata law in NSW. We have experience working with schemes of all sizes.
Plain English advice – We make the law simple, so that you can make confident decisions.
Efficient, fixed-fee options – We offer quick turnarounds and cost-effective packages for common by-law matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m renovating my apartment. Do I need a strata by-law?
It depends on what you are doing to your lot. Usually if any alterations will affect common property, you will need to have a common property rights by-law prepared and registered before you can carry out the works.
Do strata by-laws need to be registered?
Yes – any new or amended by-laws must be approved at a general meeting and then registered with NSW Land Registry Services.
Can we ban pets, smoking, or short-term rentals?
You can regulate them, however outright bans may not be enforceable. We can provide you with advice that is tailored to your circumstances, and help you to draft compliant by-laws.
