Jamesons Strata Management
Registered as: Jameson & Associates Unit Services Pty Ltd
Jamesons Strata Management is one of the ten largest strata managers in NSW, managing around 950 strata schemes (25,000 total lots). It has a broad geographic spread across 197 suburbs, with Mosman as its largest market (17%). It manages a significant number of retirement lots (10% of its portfolio), alongside 77% residential. Its schemes have been involved in 23 tribunal and court decisions since 2021, of which 1 resulted in adverse findings. A compulsory strata manager has been appointed in one case.
Jamesons Strata Management is part of the Jamesons Strata Management group, which collectively manages 2695 schemes (81812 lots) across 12 entities in NSW. See also: Jamesons Strata Management Wollongong Pty Limited, Chris Darby Strata Pty Ltd, Real Property Services Pty Ltd, Jamesons Strata Management Eastern Suburbs Pty Limited, Jamesons Strata Management Northern Beaches Pty Ltd, Jamesons Strata Management Hornsby Pty Ltd, Strata Logic Pty Ltd, Jamesons Strata Management Sutherland Shire Pty Ltd, Kooper & Levi Strata Management Pty Ltd, Fresh Strata Pty Limited, Jamesons Strata Management Parramatta & Western Sydney Pty Ltd.
Counts (~) are rounded figures sourced from the NSW StrataHub register. Figures may include duplication in staged or mixed-use developments and reflect data at the time of the last register extract.
Portfolio
77% residential
SCA NSW
✓ Member
Fair Trading
✓ Not on register
Scheme Decisions
23 in portfolio since 2021
Portfolio Profile
Lot Types
Residential 77%
Commercial 6%
Retirement 10%
Utility 6%
Other 1%
Scheme Size Distribution
Distribution of schemes by total lot count. Average scheme size: 26.7 lots. The portfolio is dominated by small schemes (10 lots or fewer), typical of townhouse and villa complexes.
Portfolio Age
Schemes by registration decade. Oldest scheme registered 1961, newest 2025.
Suburb Coverage
| Suburb | Schemes | Lots | % of Portfolio | Market Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mosman 2088 | 161 | 3,352 | 17% | 17.2% | |
| Cremorne 2090 | 63 | 999 | 7% | 13.0% | |
| Neutral Bay 2089 | 49 | 649 | 5% | 10.1% | |
| Cammeray 2062 | 33 | 292 | 4% | 11.4% | |
| Wollstonecraft 2065 | 32 | 478 | 3% | 10.8% | |
| Artarmon 2064 | 23 | 433 | 2% | 13.0% | |
| Manly 2095 | 22 | 193 | 2% | 3.1% | |
| Kirribilli 2061 | 22 | 255 | 2% | 11.7% | |
| North Sydney 2060 | 19 | 400 | 2% | 7.9% | |
| Cremorne Point 2090 | 18 | 146 | 2% | 11.2% |
| Sydney 2000 | 15 | 861 | 2% | 3.3% | |
| Kurraba Point 2089 | 15 | 109 | 2% | 13.3% | |
| Lane Cove North 2066 | 12 | 408 | 1% | 6.3% | |
| Lane Cove 2066 | 12 | 380 | 1% | 6.0% | |
| Waverton 2060 | 11 | 177 | 1% | 8.8% | |
| Chatswood 2067 | 10 | 389 | 1% | 3.4% | |
| Hornsby 2077 | 10 | 135 | 1% | 2.6% | |
| Mcmahons Point 2060 | 8 | 367 | 1% | 9.1% | |
| Waitara 2077 | 8 | 849 | 1% | 11.1% | |
| Crows Nest 2065 | 8 | 163 | 1% | 5.2% | |
| Bondi 2026 | 8 | 202 | 1% | 2.6% | |
| Dee Why 2099 | 8 | 95 | 1% | 1.3% | |
| Naremburn 2065 | 8 | 70 | 1% | 7.8% | |
| Randwick 2031 | 7 | 551 | 1% | 0.9% | |
| St Ives 2075 | 7 | 742 | 1% | 5.5% | |
| North Turramurra 2074 | 7 | 959 | 1% | 38.9% | |
| Balgowlah 2093 | 7 | 42 | 1% | 1.8% | |
| Woolloomooloo 2011 | 6 | 331 | 1% | 7.9% | |
| Moss Vale 2577 | 6 | 225 | 1% | 3.6% | |
| Byron Bay 2481 | 6 | 83 | 1% | 1.1% | |
| Murwillumbah 2484 | 5 | 1,523 | 1% | 5.4% | |
| Parramatta 2150 | 5 | 655 | 1% | 0.9% | |
| Glebe 2037 | 5 | 155 | 1% | 4.0% | |
| Killara 2071 | 5 | 80 | 1% | 6.0% | |
| Balmain 2041 | 4 | 202 | 0% | 3.1% | |
| Drummoyne 2047 | 4 | 162 | 0% | 1.4% | |
| Lindfield 2070 | 4 | 170 | 0% | 3.9% | |
| Breakfast Point 2137 | 4 | 165 | 0% | 8.2% | |
| Coffs Harbour 2450 | 4 | 155 | 0% | 0.4% | |
| Alexandria 2015 | 4 | 73 | 0% | 2.2% | |
| Greenwich 2065 | 4 | 71 | 0% | 5.1% | |
| Manly Vale 2093 | 4 | 101 | 0% | 4.0% | |
| Queenscliff 2096 | 4 | 110 | 0% | 2.5% | |
| Potts Point 2011 | 4 | 93 | 0% | 2.0% | |
| Botany 2019 | 4 | 91 | 0% | 2.6% | |
| Northbridge 2063 | 4 | 53 | 0% | 7.0% | |
| West Ballina 2478 | 4 | 64 | 0% | 4.7% | |
| Lavender Bay 2060 | 4 | 39 | 0% | 10.5% | |
| Woollahra 2025 | 4 | 32 | 0% | 2.1% | |
| Cronulla 2230 | 4 | 45 | 0% | 0.5% | |
| Bronte 2024 | 4 | 35 | 0% | 2.2% | |
| Westmead 2145 | 3 | 398 | 0% | 1.1% | |
| Bondi Junction 2022 | 3 | 190 | 0% | 1.6% | |
| Milsons Point 2061 | 3 | 348 | 0% | 5.0% | |
| Kirrawee 2232 | 3 | 90 | 0% | 1.5% | |
| Huntleys Cove 2111 | 3 | 129 | 0% | 18.8% | |
| Gordon 2072 | 3 | 88 | 0% | 4.1% | |
| Wahroonga 2076 | 3 | 72 | 0% | 2.6% | |
| Asquith 2077 | 3 | 72 | 0% | 3.8% | |
| Waterloo 2017 | 3 | 61 | 0% | 2.6% | |
| Darlinghurst 2010 | 3 | 53 | 0% | 1.2% | |
| Edgecliff 2027 | 3 | 50 | 0% | 4.1% | |
| Darling Point 2027 | 3 | 31 | 0% | 1.2% | |
| Bellevue Hill 2023 | 3 | 35 | 0% | 0.7% | |
| Rose Bay 2029 | 3 | 43 | 0% | 0.7% | |
| Vaucluse 2030 | 3 | 27 | 0% | 0.8% | |
| Fairlight 2094 | 3 | 43 | 0% | 1.1% | |
| Paddington 2021 | 3 | 36 | 0% | 3.0% | |
| Freshwater 2096 | 3 | 25 | 0% | 1.4% | |
| Roseville 2069 | 3 | 40 | 0% | 3.5% | |
| Wentworth Point 2127 | 2 | 596 | 0% | 3.6% | |
| Zetland 2017 | 2 | 201 | 0% | 2.3% | |
| Surry Hills 2010 | 2 | 214 | 0% | 0.8% | |
| Wollongong 2500 | 2 | 233 | 0% | 0.3% | |
| Pyrmont 2009 | 2 | 171 | 0% | 1.9% | |
| Chippendale 2008 | 2 | 140 | 0% | 2.6% | |
| Lidcombe 2141 | 2 | 184 | 0% | 0.7% | |
| Rushcutters Bay 2011 | 2 | 162 | 0% | 2.4% | |
| Sapphire Beach 2450 | 2 | 142 | 0% | 6.2% | |
| Centennial Park 2021 | 2 | 140 | 0% | 3.8% | |
| Fairy Meadow 2519 | 2 | 64 | 0% | 1.4% | |
| Epping 2121 | 2 | 93 | 0% | 0.7% | |
| Campbelltown 2560 | 2 | 72 | 0% | 0.9% | |
| North Willoughby 2068 | 2 | 59 | 0% | 5.0% | |
| Yamba 2464 | 2 | 86 | 0% | 0.7% | |
| Narrabeen 2101 | 2 | 38 | 0% | 1.0% | |
| Penrith 2750 | 2 | 35 | 0% | 0.5% | |
| Sans Souci 2219 | 2 | 29 | 0% | 0.8% | |
| Campsie 2194 | 2 | 29 | 0% | 0.3% | |
| Hastings Point 2489 | 2 | 34 | 0% | 10.5% | |
| Gosford 2250 | 2 | 27 | 0% | 1.1% | |
| North Bondi 2026 | 2 | 37 | 0% | 0.7% | |
| Engadine 2233 | 2 | 38 | 0% | 1.2% | |
| Double Bay 2028 | 2 | 32 | 0% | 0.9% | |
| Goulburn 2580 | 2 | 38 | 0% | 1.1% | |
| Ashfield 2131 | 2 | 30 | 0% | 0.4% | |
| Chiswick 2046 | 2 | 30 | 0% | 4.9% | |
| Kingsford 2032 | 2 | 16 | 0% | 0.9% | |
| Mona Vale 2103 | 2 | 18 | 0% | 0.9% | |
| Birchgrove 2041 | 2 | 24 | 0% | 5.7% | |
| Mascot 2020 | 2 | 21 | 0% | 1.6% | |
| Ingleburn 2565 | 2 | 15 | 0% | 0.9% | |
| Ballina 2478 | 2 | 18 | 0% | 0.4% | |
| Toormina 2452 | 2 | 14 | 0% | 1.2% | |
| Lennox Head 2478 | 2 | 11 | 0% | 0.4% | |
| Woolwich 2110 | 2 | 12 | 0% | 15.4% | |
| Culburra Beach 2540 | 2 | 6 | 0% | 6.1% | |
| North Ryde 2113 | 1 | 336 | 0% | 0.8% | |
| Brookvale 2100 | 1 | 94 | 0% | 0.6% | |
| Redfern 2016 | 1 | 66 | 0% | 0.4% | |
| Willoughby 2068 | 1 | 65 | 0% | 1.5% | |
| Belmore 2192 | 1 | 57 | 0% | 0.5% | |
| Blacktown 2148 | 1 | 46 | 0% | 0.2% | |
| Mount Colah 2079 | 1 | 41 | 0% | 2.2% | |
| Oyster Bay 2225 | 1 | 33 | 0% | 2.4% | |
| Camperdown 2050 | 1 | 27 | 0% | 1.0% | |
| Thornleigh 2120 | 1 | 22 | 0% | 1.1% | |
| Petersham 2049 | 1 | 22 | 0% | 1.0% | |
| Harris Park 2150 | 1 | 21 | 0% | 0.7% | |
| Yagoona 2199 | 1 | 21 | 0% | 0.8% | |
| North Narrabeen 2101 | 1 | 19 | 0% | 4.0% | |
| Dulwich Hill 2203 | 1 | 18 | 0% | 0.5% | |
| Guildford 2161 | 1 | 18 | 0% | 0.5% | |
| Dundas 2117 | 1 | 18 | 0% | 1.7% | |
| St Leonards 2065 | 1 | 17 | 0% | 1.1% | |
| Granville 2142 | 1 | 16 | 0% | 0.5% | |
| Burwood 2134 | 1 | 16 | 0% | 0.4% | |
| Earlwood 2206 | 1 | 15 | 0% | 1.4% | |
| Kogarah 2217 | 1 | 15 | 0% | 0.3% | |
| Eastwood 2122 | 1 | 15 | 0% | 0.3% | |
| Carlton 2218 | 1 | 14 | 0% | 0.5% | |
| North Parramatta 2151 | 1 | 14 | 0% | 0.3% | |
| Korora 2450 | 1 | 14 | 0% | 2.1% | |
| Cromer 2099 | 1 | 14 | 0% | 2.0% | |
| Caringbah 2229 | 1 | 13 | 0% | 0.2% | |
| Pendle Hill 2145 | 1 | 13 | 0% | 1.3% | |
| St Marys 2760 | 1 | 13 | 0% | 0.3% | |
| Seaforth 2092 | 1 | 13 | 0% | 1.4% | |
| Queanbeyan 2620 | 1 | 12 | 0% | 0.6% | |
| Eastlakes 2018 | 1 | 12 | 0% | 0.9% | |
| Brighton-Le-Sands 2216 | 1 | 12 | 0% | 0.5% | |
| Jannali 2226 | 1 | 12 | 0% | 1.1% | |
| Coogee 2034 | 1 | 12 | 0% | 0.2% | |
| Sawtell 2452 | 1 | 11 | 0% | 0.7% | |
| Oxley Park 2760 | 1 | 11 | 0% | 0.7% | |
| Bowral 2576 | 1 | 11 | 0% | 0.6% | |
| Homebush West 2140 | 1 | 10 | 0% | 0.7% | |
| Hunters Hill 2110 | 1 | 10 | 0% | 0.7% | |
| Fairfield 2165 | 1 | 10 | 0% | 0.4% | |
| Darlington 2008 | 1 | 10 | 0% | 5.9% | |
| Lane Cove West 2066 | 1 | 10 | 0% | 3.8% | |
| Turramurra 2074 | 1 | 10 | 0% | 1.4% | |
| Macquarie Park 2113 | 1 | 9 | 0% | 0.4% | |
| Gymea 2227 | 1 | 9 | 0% | 0.5% | |
| Allambie Heights 2100 | 1 | 8 | 0% | 4.3% | |
| Rooty Hill 2766 | 1 | 8 | 0% | 1.3% | |
| Bardwell Park 2207 | 1 | 8 | 0% | 10.0% | |
| Evans Head 2473 | 1 | 8 | 0% | 0.5% | |
| Woolooware 2230 | 1 | 8 | 0% | 0.7% | |
| Westleigh 2120 | 1 | 8 | 0% | 20.0% | |
| Collaroy 2097 | 1 | 8 | 0% | 0.6% | |
| East Ballina 2478 | 1 | 7 | 0% | 0.4% | |
| Abbotsford 2046 | 1 | 7 | 0% | 0.6% | |
| Singleton 2330 | 1 | 7 | 0% | 1.8% | |
| Tamarama 2026 | 1 | 6 | 0% | 1.2% | |
| Mittagong 2575 | 1 | 6 | 0% | 1.4% | |
| Soldiers Point 2317 | 1 | 6 | 0% | 1.4% | |
| Braemar 2575 | 1 | 6 | 0% | 14.3% | |
| Concord 2137 | 1 | 6 | 0% | 0.5% | |
| Condell Park 2200 | 1 | 6 | 0% | 0.5% | |
| Kensington 2033 | 1 | 6 | 0% | 0.5% | |
| Point Piper 2027 | 1 | 6 | 0% | 0.9% | |
| Bexley 2207 | 1 | 6 | 0% | 0.3% | |
| South Turramurra 2074 | 1 | 6 | 0% | 25.0% | |
| Young 2594 | 1 | 5 | 0% | 1.7% | |
| Avalon Beach 2107 | 1 | 5 | 0% | 1.0% | |
| Smithfield 2164 | 1 | 5 | 0% | 1.1% | |
| Newtown 2042 | 1 | 5 | 0% | 0.7% | |
| Cambridge Park 2747 | 1 | 5 | 0% | 0.7% | |
| West Ryde 2114 | 1 | 4 | 0% | 0.3% | |
| North Manly 2100 | 1 | 4 | 0% | 4.2% | |
| Bomaderry 2541 | 1 | 4 | 0% | 1.2% | |
| South Murwillumbah 2484 | 1 | 4 | 0% | 6.2% | |
| Penshurst 2222 | 1 | 4 | 0% | 0.4% | |
| Wareemba 2046 | 1 | 4 | 0% | 3.2% | |
| West Pennant Hills 2125 | 1 | 4 | 0% | 1.4% | |
| Normanhurst 2076 | 1 | 4 | 0% | 1.9% | |
| Maroubra 2035 | 1 | 3 | 0% | 0.2% | |
| Kembla Grange 2526 | 1 | 3 | 0% | 12.5% | |
| Seven Hills 2147 | 1 | 3 | 0% | 0.7% | |
| Tweed Heads West 2485 | 1 | 2 | 0% | 0.4% | |
| Taren Point 2229 | 1 | 2 | 0% | 1.9% | |
| North Balgowlah 2093 | 1 | 2 | 0% | 9.1% | |
| Frenchs Forest 2086 | 1 | 2 | 0% | 1.8% | |
| Cabarita 2137 | 1 | 2 | 0% | 6.7% | |
| Belrose 2085 | 1 | 2 | 0% | 2.4% | |
| Mount Kuring-Gai 2080 | 1 | 2 | 0% | 4.2% |
Tribunal & Court History
23
Scheme Decisions
15
NCAT
4
Supreme Court
0.1
Manager Adverse / 100
2.5
Total per 100 Schemes
1
Compulsory Manager Appts
23 tribunal or court decisions in managed schemes since 2021. In none of these was Jamesons Strata Management named as a party — all involved schemes they manage. 1 resulted in adverse orders against Jamesons Strata Management, including a compulsory manager appointment.
Orders Made 15
Dismissed 8
Repair & maintenance 3
Common property 2
Compulsory appointment 2
By-law enforcement 2
Levies & contributions 1
The applicant appealed a previous decision, but the appeal was dismissed. The respondent sought costs, and the tribunal, finding the appeal weak and the respondent successful, ordered the appellant to pay the respondent's costs.
COSTS – costs follow the event – no question of principle
Before
R C Titterton OAM, Senior Member D Goldstein, Senior Member
Hearing
On the papers
File Numbers
2025/00086730
Matched Strata Plans
SP92745
Parties
Third Party v Owners Corporation
Representation
Counsel: A Anforth AM (Appellant) Solicitors: Grace Lawyers (Respondent)
Orders
(1) A hearing is dispensed with. (2) The appellant is to pay the respondent’s costs as agreed, or as assessed in accordance with the applicable costs legislation.
Ms. Shah successfully appealed a by-law but the Owners Corporation applied for costs. The Tribunal dismissed the Owners Corporation’s application for costs and Ms. Shah’s application for the costs of the costs application, finding no special circumstances warranted a different outcome.
APPEAL – STRATA TITLE- costs
Before
A Bell SC, Senior Member D Goldstein, Senior Member
Hearing
On the papers
File Numbers
2025/00132479
Matched Strata Plans
SP7655
Parties
Lot Owner v Owners Corporation
Representation
On the papers
Orders
(1) Order pursuant to section 50 (2) of the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 dispensing with an oral hearing on the issue of costs. (2) The respondent’s application for the costs of the appeal is dismissed. (3) The appellant’s application for the costs of the costs application by the respondent is dismissed.
Lot owners challenged a by-law and sought costs. The Tribunal ruled the by-law invalid, but found no special circumstances to warrant a costs order. However, the Tribunal made an order to assist in the removal of the invalid by-law.
COSTS — Party/Party — s 60 (1) Civil and Administrative Decisions Tribunal Act 2013 (NSW) – special circumstances
Before
H Woods, Senior member
Hearing
On the papers
File Numbers
2024 / 00467414
Matched Strata Plans
SP2056
Parties
Lot Owner v Owners Corporation
Representation
Counsel: B. Haines (Applicant) Solicitors: Kerin Benson Lawyers (Applicant) Bannermans Lawyers (Respondent)
Orders
The Tribunal makes the following amended orders under section 63 of the Civil Administrative Tribunal Act 2013: (1) No order as to costs with the intent that each party pay its own costs. (2) Note that the applicants are a successful party in the proceedings and are thereby entitled to the benefit of s 104 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) in respect of the costs incurred by the respondent in the proceedings. (3) Further to the orders made on 14 July 2025, under s 246 of the...
An appellant sought compensation for water ingress but the tribunal dismissed the appeal. The tribunal decided that it had no power to review a prior decision by the Registrar. The appeal was dismissed because the appellant's submissions were found to be misconceived.
LAND LAW – strata title – meaning of s 226 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) APPEALS - whether decision of the Registrar of the Consumer and commercial Division of the Tribunal is an “internally reviewable” decision for the purposes of s 80 of Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act...
Before
R C Titterton OAM, Senior Member D Goldstein, Senior member
Hearing
23 June 2025, 25 August 2025
File Numbers
2028/00086730
Matched Strata Plans
SP92745
Parties
Third Party v Owners Corporation
Representation
Counsel: Adj/Prof A Anforth AM (Appellant) Solicitors: Grace Lawyers (Respondent)
Orders
(1) The appeal is dismissed. (2) The respondent is to file and serve any submissions (and if necessary evidence) as to costs on or before 12 November 2025. (3) The appellant may respond on or before 26 November 2025 (4) The respondent may reply on or before 3 December 2025
A lot owner appealed a tribunal decision upholding a by-law that prohibited bathrooms above bedrooms. The appeal was successful; the appeal tribunal found the by-law harsh and oppressive. The tribunal declared the by-law invalid.
APPEAL – STRATA TITLE- By-law imposing an absolute prohibition- whether harsh, unconscionable or oppressive
Before
A. Bell SC, Senior Member D. Goldstein, Senior Member
Hearing
7 August 2025
File Numbers
2025/00132479
Matched Strata Plans
SP7655
Parties
Lot Owner v Owners Corporation
Representation
Counsel: A Sian (Appellant) D Hand (Respondent) Solicitors: Bannermans Lawyers (Appellant) Moirs Law Pty Ltd (Respondent)
Orders
(1) Appeal allowed (2) Set aside order 2 made by the Tribunal on 10 March 2025 (3) Order under section 150 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) declaring that Special By-Law 19 -Bathroom Construction is harsh, unconscionable or oppressive (4) If either party wishes to apply for a costs order in relation to this appeal they must lodge supporting written submissions within 14 days of the date of these orders (5) The other party may respond with written submissions within 21 days of...
An applicant sought to invalidate a by-law regarding communications within a strata scheme. The tribunal found that the by-law was harsh, oppressive, or unconscionable. Consequently, the tribunal ordered that the by-law was invalid.
LAND LAW — Strata title — By-laws STRATA LAW – validity of by-law – s 139(1) Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (SSMA), by-law must not be harsh, unconscionable or oppressive – S 150 (power of Tribunal to declare by-law invalid) –
Before
H Woods, Senior Member
Hearing
26 March 2025
File Numbers
2024/00467414
Matched Strata Plans
SP2056
Parties
Lot Owner v Owners Corporation
Representation
Counsel: B. Haines (Applicant) Solicitors: Kerin Benson Lawyers (Applicant) Self-represented – M. Rennie (Respondent)
Orders
(1) Pursuant to section 150(1) of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015, Special By Law 31 of Strata Plan No 2056 is declared to be invalid. (2) In respect of costs: (a) Any application for costs including submissions and any evidence in support of the application for costs are to be filed and served within 14 days of the date of these orders. (b) Any submissions or evidence in response are to be filed and served within a further 14 days. (c) Any submissions in respect of costs are to state...
Buildcorp, a construction company, sought payment for additional work done on an apartment building's windows, which they claimed was outside the original contract. The court found in Buildcorp's favor, declaring the work fell under a special condition and ordering the Owners to calculate the payment based on the contract's terms.
CONTRACTS — Construction — Interpretation — Whether plaintiff entitled to payment from defendant under special condition for what plaintiff contends is additional work — Scope within contract sum
Before
Peden J
Hearing
22 May 2025
File Numbers
2023/00426245
Matched Strata Plans
SP125
Parties
Third Party v Owners Corporation
Representation
Counsel: M Ashurst SC with L Corbett (plaintiff) D Miller SC with B Le Plastrier (defendant) Solicitors: BCP Lawyers & Consultants (plaintiff) Crisp Law (defendant)
Orders
At [90]
An applicant sought orders to vary contributions, for orders under s 232 and for a compulsory strata manager. The tribunal dismissed the application. The tribunal was not satisfied the applicant was entitled to any of the orders.
Compulsory manager sought but refused: The tribunal was not satisfied that it should exercise its discretion to make an order for the compulsory appointment of a strata managing agent.
LAND LAW – Strata title – whether contributions should be varied – whether to appoint compulsory strata managing agent
Before
Graham Ellis SC, Senior Member
Hearing
8 May 2025
File Numbers
2024/00279551
Matched Strata Plans
SP10914
Parties
Lot Owner v Owners Corporation
Representation
Applicant – Self-represented Respondent – C Prestipino, Chambers Russell
Orders
1. The application is dismissed. 2. Any submissions (not exceeding five pages in length) and any relevant evidence in support of an application for costs is to be provided by the applicant, to the Tribunal and the respondent, by 16 June 2025. 3. Any submissions (not exceeding five pages in length) and evidence in response are to be provided by the respondent, to the Tribunal and the applicant, by 30 June 2025. 4. Any submissions (not exceeding two pages) and evidence in reply are to be...
The applicant appealed the council's refusal of a development application. The parties reached an agreement during a conciliation conference. The court upheld the appeal and granted development consent, incorporating the agreed-upon conditions.
DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – conciliation conference – rebuild retaining wall – agreement between the parties - orders
Before
Byrne AC
Hearing
Conciliation Conference 1 November 2024 (s 34 Agreement filed 22 November 2024)
File Numbers
2024/193252
Matched Strata Plans
SP4670
Parties
Third Party v Government
Representation
Counsel: P Clarke (Solicitor) (Applicant) J Simpson (Solicitor) (Respondent) Solicitors: Hones Lawyers (Applicant) Northern Beaches Council (Respondent)
Orders
The Court orders that: (1) The appeal is upheld. (2) Development Consent is granted to DA2023/1136 for demolition works and construction of a retaining wall and dividing fence at 28-30 Lauderdale Avenue, Fairlight NSW, 2094 being land identified as SP 4670, with ancillary drainage works on 17 and 19 Clifford Avenue, Fairlight NSW 2094 subject to conditions of consent at Annexure A. (3) The Applicant is pay the Respondent’s costs thrown away in the sum of $1000, pursuant to s.8.15(3) of the...
The defendants sought security for costs, which the plaintiffs opposed. The tribunal decided to grant the defendants' request for security for costs. The plaintiffs were ordered to pay the defendants' costs of the application.
COSTS – security for costs – quantum and form – whether security should be ordered against plaintiff owners corporation – where plaintiffs accept that there is reason to believe they will be unable to meet a costs orders – where plaintiffs have failed to explain prejudice suffered by reason of...
Before
Stevenson J
Hearing
On the papers; written submissions 22, 25, 27 November 2024
File Numbers
2022/69738
Matched Strata Plans
SP16624,SP90950
Parties
Third Party v Third Party
Representation
Counsel: P Folino Gallo (Plaintiffs) A Jucha (Second Defendant) G Ng / R Harvey (Fourth Defendant) B Hord (Fifth Defendant) Solicitors: Piper Alderman (Plaintiffs) Shaw Reynolds (Second Defendant)...
Orders
Plaintiffs to provide security for second, fourth, and fifth defendants’ costs in the sum of $300,000, payable in three tranches of $100,000; plaintiffs to pay the second, fourth, and fifth defendants’ costs of their motions
An owner sought to continue using an adjacent property for recreational purposes and claimed an entitlement to use the land, including by estoppel and easement. The tribunal dismissed these claims, found in favour of the adjacent land owner on the trespass claim, and ordered the defendant to remove structures built on the plaintiff's land.
TORTS — trespass to land — defences — land owned by plaintiff and plaintiff’s predecessor in title used by defendant’s predecessors in title and by defendant as garden since 1960s — plaintiff aware of use by 2009 — balcony, roof overhang, concrete slab, and deck constructed by defendant on, or...
Before
Parker J
Hearing
17, 18, 19 and 20 June; 5 July 2024; further written submissions ending 22 July 2024
File Numbers
2022/324943
Matched Strata Plans
SP17719
Parties
Third Party v Lot Owner
Representation
Counsel: Statement of Claim filed 31 October 2022 G A Sirtes SC/ D Robertson (Plaintiff) J Hutton SC (Defendant) Cross-Claim filed 19 December 2022 J Hutton SC (Cross-Claimant) G A Sirtes SC/ D...
Orders
See [498]–[501]
The Owners – Strata Plan No. 20548 sought an order giving effect to a strata renewal plan. The tribunal decided to join Taunton10 Pty Ltd as a third respondent in the proceedings. The tribunal did so, finding it was empowered to join Taunton10, and reserved the question of costs.
LAND LAW — Strata title — Strata Renewal Plan — Application for joinder — s 181(6) of the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 (NSW) — r 6.24 of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW) — joinder granted COSTS — costs reserved
Before
Pritchard J
Hearing
29 August 2024, further written submissions 4 September 2024 and 9 September 2024
File Numbers
2023/309992-009
Matched Strata Plans
SP20548
Parties
Owners Corporation v Lot Owner
Representation
Counsel: J McKelvey (Applicant) M Astill (First Respondent) C Koikas (Applicant on the motion) Solicitors: Dentons (Applicant) Swaab Lawyers (First Respondent) Goddard & Co Solicitors (Second...
Orders
The Court makes the following orders: (1) Taunton10 Pty Ltd be joined to these proceedings as third respondent pursuant to s 181(6)(b) of the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 (NSW). (2) Costs of Taunton10 Pty Ltd’s notice of motion filed on 19 August 2024 and amended on 29 August 2024 are reserved.
An apartment building (applicant) sought to have the neighbouring building (respondent) remove trees, repair a retaining wall, and provide compensation. The tribunal decided the trees should not be removed, but ordered pruning of one tree to remove dangerous branches, and refused all other orders, focusing on the applicant's existing property maintenance responsibilities.
TREES (DISPUTES BETWEEN NEIGHBOURS) –application seeks orders by consent – whether the Court can and should make the consent orders – damage caused by neighbouring trees – risk of damage and injury – whether tree removal is required to repair damage and to prevent further damage or prevent...
Before
Galwey AC
Hearing
24 June 2024
File Numbers
2024/122586
Matched Strata Plans
SP17467
Parties
Owners Corporation v Owners Corporation
Representation
Counsel: L Spry (Agent) (Applicant) D Roberts (Agent) (Respondent)
Orders
The Court orders: (1) The application to remove trees and repair property is refused. (2) The application is granted only to the extent of the following orders. (3) The respondent is to engage and pay for suitably insured and qualified (minimum AQF level 3) arborists to carry out the following works within 60 days of the date of these orders: (a) prune T2 to remove low, overextended branches to the west and northwest over the applicant’s property. (4) The works in Order (3) are to be done in...
An owners corporation sought an order to join dissenting lot owners to proceedings for a conciliation conference related to a strata renewal plan. The tribunal dismissed the motion, stating the existing notification procedures were sufficient and the order wasn't necessary for a just and efficient outcome. The tribunal found that all owners were adequately informed and there was no utility in joining additional parties.
LAND LAW – Strata title – Strata plan – Registration of strata plan – Joinder of dissenting owners
Before
Robson J
Hearing
01 February 2024
File Numbers
2023/00309992
Matched Strata Plans
SP20548
Parties
Owners Corporation v Lot Owner
Representation
Counsel: S Vatala, solicitor (Applicant) H Kowal, solicitor (First Respondent) C Campbell, solicitor (Second Respondent) Solicitors: Dentons Australia (Applicant) Swaab Lawyers (First Respondent)...
Orders
See orders at [33]
An owners corporation applied to the tribunal because a lot owner, Ms. Roberts, had contravened previous Tribunal orders. The Tribunal found Ms. Roberts had repeatedly breached orders related to renovations in her lot. The tribunal ordered Ms. Roberts to pay penalties and costs.
LAND LAW – Strata title – civil penalty – contravention of Tribunal orders – s 247A Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 – multiple breaches of orders – amount of penalty – when maximum penalty might be imposed – whether penalty should be paid to applicant owners corporation
Before
M Harrowell, Deputy President K Rosser, Principal Member
Hearing
22 August 2023
File Numbers
2022/00421772 (previously SC 22/26855)
Matched Strata Plans
SP4393
Parties
Owners Corporation v Lot Owner
Representation
Counsel: M Cobb-Clark (Applicant) Y Hou - solicitor (First Respondent) No appearance (Second Respondent) Solicitors: Thomas Martin Lawyers (Applicant) Juris Corr Legal (First Respondent) Crown...
Orders
1. In respect of the contraventions of order 4 made 4 March 2022 in application SC 22/08447 the respondent, Mei Lan Roberts, is to pay a civil penalty of 25 penalty units being $2750. 2. In respect of the contraventions of order 1 made 7 June 2022 in application SC 22/24178 the respondent, Mei Lan Roberts is to pay a civil penalty of 50 penalty units being $5500. 3. The penalties in orders 1 and 2 are to be paid to the applicant within 30 days of the date of these orders. 4. The respondent...
The defendants sought security for costs, which the plaintiffs initially resisted. The tribunal found the plaintiffs were likely unable to pay the costs and ordered them to provide security of $375,000, payable in installments.
COSTS — Security for costs — Whether security should be ordered against an Owners Corporation — Where plaintiffs plainly impecunious — Where request for undertakings refused
Before
Ball J
Hearing
21 November 2023
File Numbers
2023/111740
Matched Strata Plans
SP16624,SP90950
Parties
Owners Corporation v Developer
Representation
Counsel: P Folino-Gallo (Plaintiffs | Respondents) D Robertson (Defendants | Applicants) Solicitors: Piper Alderman (Plaintiffs | Respondents) Thomson Geer (Defendants | Applicants)
Orders
(1) The plaintiffs provide security for the defendants’ costs of this proceeding and proceeding 2022/00069738 in the amount of $375,000 with such security to be by way of payment into Court or in such other form as agreed between the parties; (2) The security be provided in the following tranches: (a) $125,000 to be paid within 21 days of the date of this judgment; (b) $125,000 to be paid within 21 days of the date on which the proceedings are set down for a final hearing; (c) $125,000 to be...
The applicant appealed a costs order from a previous decision. The Tribunal considered whether to award further costs but found that neither the rules nor special circumstances applied. The Tribunal dismissed the application, and each party was to pay their own costs.
COSTS — whether amount claimed or in dispute in proceedings more than $30,000 — whether there are any “special circumstances” to warrant an award of costs — amount claimed or in dispute not more than $30,000 — no special circumstances — costs not awarded
Before
G Curtin SC, Senior Member E Bishop SC, Senior Member
Hearing
On the papers
File Numbers
2023/00013293
Matched Strata Plans
SP4393
Parties
Lot Owner v Owners Corporation
Representation
Solicitors: Juris Cor Legal (Appellant) Thomas Martin Lawyers (Respondent)
Orders
1. A hearing on costs is dispensed with. 2. The parties are to pay their own costs of the appeal.
The owners corporation applied for civil penalties against Ms Roberts for breaching previous tribunal orders relating to renovation work on her lot. The tribunal found evidence of potential breaches of orders, and listed the matter for a further hearing to determine the penalties and costs.
LAND LAW – Strata title – Civil Penalty – contravention of Tribunal order – s 247A Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 – power to impose multiple penalties for continuing contraventions – whether there has been a contravention or contraventions
Before
M Harrowell, Deputy President K Rosser, Principal Member
Hearing
29 March 2023, 4 April 2023
File Numbers
SC 22/26855
Matched Strata Plans
SP4393
Parties
Owners Corporation v Lot Owner
Representation
Counsel: M Cobb-Clark (Applicant) N Allan (First Respondent) H Morgan, solicitor (Second Respondent) Solicitors: Thomas Martin Lawyers (Applicant) Juris Corr Legal (First Respondent) Crown...
Orders
(1) On a date to be fixed by the Registrar, the proceedings are to be listed for hearing of the following issues (Outstanding Issues): (a) the issues of contravention identified in these reasons as requiring further submissions; (b) whether any penalties should be imposed and, if so, how much; and (c) costs. (2) The following directions are made in respect of the Outstanding Issues: (a) On or before 7 August 2023 the applicant is to file and serve any submissions in respect of the...
A lot owner was denied approval for renovations by the owners corporation. The owners corporation initiated proceedings, and the parties settled the dispute. The tribunal then considered the matter of costs, and the Tribunal decided the lot owner would pay costs to the owners corporation.
COSTS — application of s 60 of the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 — appeal therefrom — general considerations relating to appeals from final decisions as to costs — no question of principle
Before
G Curtin SC, Senior Member E Bishop SC, Senior Member
Hearing
21 March 2023
File Numbers
2023/00013293
Matched Strata Plans
SP4393
Parties
Lot Owner v Owners Corporation
Representation
Counsel M Swanson (Appellant) M Cobb-Clark (Respondent) Solicitors: Juris Cor Legal (Appellant) Thomas Martin Lawyers (Respondent)
Orders
1. The time to appeal is extended up to and including 13 January 2023. 2. The appeal is dismissed. 3. If any party desires to make an application for costs: (a) that party is to so inform the other party within 7 days of the date of these reasons; (b) the applicant for costs is to lodge with the Appeal Panel and serve on the respondent to the costs application any written submissions of no more than three pages on or before 7 days from the date of these reasons; (c) the respondent to any...
An Owners Corporation appealed a decision requiring it to pay a sum to a third party. The third party sought costs for the appeal. The tribunal determined that no special circumstances existed and dismissed the application for costs, meaning each party would bear their own costs.
COSTS – Civil and Administrative Tribunal Rules, rules 38 and 38A – “the amount claimed or in dispute” on an appeal is the amount in dispute on the appeal, not the amount claimed at first instance
Before
D Robertson, Senior Member D Charles, Senior Member
Hearing
On the papers, last submissions received 18 October 2022
File Numbers
2022/00126740
Matched Strata Plans
SP2341
Parties
Owners Corporation v Third Party
Representation
Counsel: T Davie (Respondent) Solicitors: Appellant (Self-represented) JS Mueller & Co (Respondent)
Orders
(1) Pursuant to s 50(2) of the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 (NSW) a hearing on the question of costs is dispensed with. (2) The respondent’s application for costs is dismissed.
An owners corporation appealed a previous decision ordering them to repair common property and pay compensation to a lot owner. The tribunal dismissed the appeal, upholding the previous decision, as the owners corporation failed to prove their case. The owners corporation also sought to initiate proceedings regarding unauthorised works, but that issue was not decided here.
LAND LAW – Strata titles – Common Property – Maintenance and repair of common property – Claim by lot owner for compensation pursuant to s 106(5) Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) APPEAL – Procedural fairness – Treasurer of owners corporation refused leave to represent the owners...
Before
D Robertson, Senior Member D Charles, Senior Member
Hearing
5 July 2022
File Numbers
2022/00126740
Matched Strata Plans
SP2341
Parties
Owners Corporation v Lot Owner
Representation
Counsel: T Davie (Respondent) Solicitors: JS Mueller & Co (Respondent)
Orders
(1) Leave to appeal refused. (2) Appeal dismissed. (3) The respondent may, within 14 days of the date of publication of these reasons, file and serve submissions, not exceeding three pages, concerning the question whether there are special circumstances warranting an order for costs in respect of the appeal. (4) The appellant may file and serve submissions not exceeding three pages in response to any such submissions within a further 14 days. (5) Any submissions filed in accordance with...
The applicants, lot owners, sought the appointment of a strata manager and repairs to common property due to the owners corporation's inaction. The tribunal found the owners corporation wasn't functioning well and ordered the appointment of a strata managing agent for two years to manage all functions of the owners corporation and make certain repairs.
Compulsory manager appointed: Strata Central Pty Ltd for 24 months
STRATA SCHEMES MANAGEMENT — Compulsory appointment of strata manager — Breach of statutory duty — Repairs to common property
Before
K Ross, Senior Member
Hearing
3 May 2021 & 7 June 2021
File Numbers
SC 20/40116, SC 20/42134 & SC 21/12953
Matched Strata Plans
SP20680
Parties
Lot Owner v Owners Corporation
Representation
Counsel: Mr Lovas (First and Second Applicant) Mr Hand (Respondent) Solicitors: Lawyers Chambers (First and Second Applicant) Makinson d’Apice (Third Applicant) Chambers Russell Lawyers (Respondent)
Orders
1 Strata Central Pty Ltd (“Strata Central”) is appointed the strata managing agent for the Owners – Strata Plan 20680. 2 Strata Central is to exercise all the functions of the Owners Corporation for a period of 24 months from the date of these orders, on the terms and conditions set out in the agency agreement forming part of the bundle marked MM1, relied upon by the applicants in these proceedings. 3 Strata Central has and may exercise all of the functions of the chairperson, secretary,...
A lot owner sought orders regarding defective air conditioning and roof terrace issues. The tribunal found that by-laws placed the responsibility for maintenance on the lot owner, and the owners corporation had no duty to repair. Therefore, the application was dismissed.
LAND LAW — Strata title —Strata Schemes Management Act 1996 — Order invalidating resolution
Before
S Thode, Senior Member
Hearing
09 June 2021
File Numbers
SC 20/51026
Matched Strata Plans
SP92709
Parties
Lot Owner v Owners Corporation
Representation
JFM Law (Applicants) Chambers Russell Lawyers (Respondent)
Orders
The application is dismissed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many strata schemes does Jamesons Strata Management manage in NSW?
- Jamesons Strata Management manages around 950 strata schemes (around 25,000 total lots) across 197 suburbs in New South Wales, based on the NSW StrataHub register.
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- Jamesons Strata Management is most active in Mosman, Cremorne, Neutral Bay, covering 197 suburbs across NSW in total.
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- Jamesons Strata Management manages primarily residential (77% residential lots).
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- Jamesons Strata Management manages schemes averaging 27 lots each, compared to the NSW state average of approximately 20 lots per scheme.
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- Yes, Jamesons Strata Management is a member of Strata Community Association (SCA) NSW.
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- 23 tribunal or court cases involving schemes managed by Jamesons Strata Management appear in NSW caselaw records since 2021.
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