Strata Reports & Compliance
Defect reports, capital works plans, the DBP Act, and the Strata Building Bond Inspection Scheme.
Section 102 SSMA: The Two-Quotes Rule and How to Write a Defensible Scope
Section 102 SSMA requires two independent quotes for strata works over $30,000. How to write a scope that produces comparable quotes and manage the variation process.
Strata Building Bond Claim Process NSW: A Step-by-Step Guide
How NSW's Strata Building Bond and Inspections Scheme works, what owners corporations must do to preserve their rights, and how to navigate a bond claim.
Section 106 SSMA Plain English: The OC's Duty to Maintain Common Property
Section 106 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 is not optional. A plain-English guide to the owners corporation's repair duty, the 6-year limitation, and common misunderstandings.
Digital Defects Register NSW: Obligations, Timelines, and Penalties
NSW's digital defects register requirements explained: who must report, what counts as a critical defect, the 48-hour and 14-day rules, and how to set up an effective register.
DBP Act and Existing Class 2 Buildings: What Strata Owners Must Know
The Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) extends to existing class 2 buildings. What registration requirements apply when commissioning remedial work on strata buildings.
Building Defect Reports Sydney: The Complete Owners Corporation Guide
Everything an owners corporation needs to know about building defect reports in Sydney: who writes them, what they contain, costs, and when to commission one.
NSW Capital Works Plans 2026: The New Mandatory Format Explained
The 2026 capital works plan format is mandatory from 1 April 2026. What changed, what's required, who writes compliant plans, and what it costs NSW strata schemes.