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Strata Legislation – Rules and ByLaws

We understand the difficulties in locating strata rules and bylaws information. Not any more! We have placed everything you need together on one Strata Legislation page.

Access strata legislation | body corporate legislation | strata regulations by simply clicking below on your state or territory’s strata rules and bylaws section. We provide a summary of strata legislation and important Acts for your state or territory.

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If you are after a general overview of strata, take a look at our What is Strata page. It’s a great place to start.

Feature Strata Rules and ByLaws Article

Strata Title Information Victoria

NSW: What By-laws Apply to My Strata Scheme?

Allison Benson, Kerin Benson Lawyers
Many lot owners, particular those in older strata schemes, do not know what strata rules, regulations and bylaws apply to their scheme. Lot owners may not be sure where to find their strata rules and bylaws. While the Secretary of the Owners Corporation is required to keep a record of all the by-laws in force in the scheme, this record may not always be accurate.


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For more information about strata rules, regulations and bylaws, including latest news & Q&As, visit our Strata By-Laws & Legislation page. We also have Information Pages on many other strata topics.


National

Strata title body corporate tax return and instructions 2021

Australian Taxation Office (ATO)

NSW Strata Legislation

  • Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 No 50
  • An Act with respect to the management of strata schemes and disputes related to strata schemes and other matters.


    Strata Schemes Management Regulation 2016


    Strata Schemes Development Act 2015

    The SSDA regulates among other things:

    • the implementation of strata plans of subdivision, the subdivision of land into cubic spaces and the creation of titles thereto; and
    • requirements for the issue of strata certificates by local councils or by accredited certifiers; and
    • variation, termination and renewal of strata schemes.

    The SSDA further amends and/or legislation including the Conveyancing Act 1919, the Local Government Act 1919, the Land Tax Management Act 1956, the Real Property Act 1900, the Land Tax Management Act 1956.

    The Strata Schemes Development Regulation 2016 is enacted under the SSDA 2015. It commenced on 30th November 2016 and provides for the implementation and administrative detail required for matters including:

    • the issuance of strata certificates,
    • lodgement of plans eg strata plan of subdivision with the Registrar General
    • collective sale or redevelopment of strata schemes
    • payment of fees
    • prescribed form and content of plans, administration sheets and schedules of unit entitlements.

    Community Land Management Act 2021

    An Act to provide for the management of community schemes, precinct schemes and neighbourhood schemes established by the subdivision of land under the Community Land Development Act 2021; and for other purposes.


    Community Land Development Act 2021

    An Act to facilitate the subdivision and development of land with shared property; and for other purposes.


    Property and Stock Agents Act 2002

    An Act to provide for the regulation of property, stock and business agents.


    NSW Fair Trading

    Strata: Advice for living in, or buying into, a strata community

    Strata schemes are effectively small communities where the activities and attitudes of residents can have a significant impact on the satisfaction and enjoyment of others. Therefore, it is important to be aware of your responsibilities and obligations when you own or live in a strata unit.

    Strata Scheme and Residential Tenancy Forms


    NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal (NCAT)

    Strata Schemes information

    Applications can be made by lot owners, owners corporations and occupiers concerning strata, community and neighbourhood scheme disputes. Parties must generally attempt mediation before lodging an application.

    Queensland

    Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (BCCMA)

    An Act providing for the establishment and administration of community titles schemes, and for other purposes.

    Body Corporate and Community Management (Standard Module) Regulation 2020

    Body Corporate and Community Management (Standard Module) Regulation 2020 – Explanatory notes

    Body Corporate and Community Management (Accommodation Module) Regulation 2020

    Body Corporate and Community Management (Commercial Module) Regulation 2020

    Body Corporate and Community Management (Small Schemes Module) Regulation 2020

    Body Corporate and Community Management (Specified Two-lot Schemes Module) Amendment Regulation 2020


    Body Corporate and Community Management (BCCM)

    The Office of the Commissioner for Department of Justice and Attorney-General, Queensland Government is the regulator for strata and community title in Queensland. Their site provides a wide variety of information about strata & community title in Queensland including:

    Forms and Publications

    Adjudicator’s decisions


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    QBCC

    Victoria

    OWNERS CORPORATIONS ACT 2006

    The main purposes of this Act are —

    1. to provide for the management, powers and functions of owners corporations; and

    2. to provide for appropriate mechanisms for the resolution of disputes relating to owners corporations; and
    3. to amend the Subdivision Act 1988 in relation to the creation of owners corporations.

    OWNERS CORPORATIONS REGULATIONS 2018 (SR NO 154 OF 2018)

    New Owners Corporation Regulations came into effect on 2 December 2018, replacing the previous regulations of 2007.


    Subdivision Act 1988

    The purposes of this Act are to —

    1. set out the procedure for the subdivision and consolidation of land, including buildings and airspace, and for the creation, variation or removal of easements or restrictions; and
    2. regulate the management of and dealings with common property and the constitution and operation of bodies corporate.

    Consumer Affairs Legislation Further Amendment Bill 2014

    The objective of these Regulations is to amend the Owners Corporations Regulations 2007 to prescribe the relevant maximum fees that may be charged by owners corporations for providing certain information under the Owners Corporations Act 2006.


    Subdivision (Procedures) Regulations 2011

    The objective of these Regulations is to —

    1. prescribe time limits for things done under the Subdivision Act 1988; and
    2. prescribe forms authorised by that Act; and
    3. provide for procedures relating to the certification of plans; and
    4. require Councils to maintain a register of applications made under that Act; and
    5. provide for other matters authorised by that Act.

    Consumer Affairs Victoria

    Owners corporations

    Learn how to run an owners corporation, and the rights and responsibilities of members and managers.

    Australian Capital Territory

    Unit Titles Act 2001

    An Act to provide for the subdivision of land by units plans, and for other purposes.

    Unit Titles Regulation 2001

    Made under Unit Titles Act 2001


    Unit Titles (Management) Act 2011

    An Act to provide for the management of units plans, and for other purposes.

    Unit Titles (Management) Regulation 2011

    Made under Unit Titles (Management) Act 2011

    South Australia

    Community Titles Act 1996

    An Act to provide for the division of land into lots and common property; to provide for the administration of the land by the owners of the lots; and for other purposes.


    Strata Titles Act 1988

    An Act to provide for the division of land by strata plan; and for other purposes.

    Statutes Amendment (Community and Strata Titles) Act (Commencement) Proclamation 2013


    Legal Services Commission of South Australia

    Strata Titles Information

    The Statutes Amendment (Community and Strata Titles) Act 2012 changed the laws (the Community Titles Act 1996 and the Strata Titles Act 1988) governing community and strata titles in South Australia, as of 28 October 2013.

    Strata Titles: A Legal Guide

    This booklet is about residential strata titles. If you are planning to buy a strata titled property, there are some important legal matters that you should know.


    South Australian Civil & Administrative Tribunal

    Tasmania

    Strata Titles Act 1998

    An Act to provide for the development of land by strata and community title schemes and for related purposes.

    STRATA TITLES ACT 1998 – SCHEDULE 1:

    Model by-laws concerning keeping of pets, use of common property, parking of motor vehicles, etc.


    Strata Title Frequently Asked Questions

    Department of Primary Industries and Water

    Western Australia

    Strata Titles Act 1985 as amended in 2018

    Community Titles Act 2018

    Strata Titles (General) Regulations 2019

    Timelines for change

    The amended Strata Titles Act 1985 took effect in Western Australia on 1 May 2020. It includes grace periods for some new requirements to ensure those affected have adequate time to meet them.

    All WA Reform Articles published to LookUpStrata


    Western Australian Land Information Authority (Landgate)

    Landgate’s Strata and community titles

    Guide to strata titles

    Strata Forms


    State Administrative Tribunal (SAT)

    SAT deals with a variety of disputes including strata title disputes.

    • Applications
    • Forms

    Northern Territory

    Unit Title Schemes Act 2009

    An Act to provide for unit title schemes, and for related purposes


    Unit Titles (Management Modules) Regulations


    Unit Titles Regulations


    Unit Titles Schemes (General Provisions and Transitional Matters) Regulations


    NT.GOV.AU: Dealing with a body corporate

    If you own a property that is a complex with other private properties inside you will be a member of a body corporate.

    This page will give you information on the roles and responsibilities of a body corporate.


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