Strata Plus
Registered as: Strata Plus Pty Ltd
Strata Plus manages around 750 strata schemes (34,000 lots), placing it in the top 20 managers in NSW. With an average of around 46 lots per scheme, it specialises in larger buildings — more than double the state-wide average of around 20 lots. It has a broad geographic spread across 209 suburbs, with Nelson Bay as its largest market (7%). Its schemes have been involved in 15 tribunal and court decisions since 2021, none of which resulted in adverse findings.
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
83% residential
SCA NSW
✓ Member
Fair Trading
✓ Not on register
Scheme Decisions
15 in portfolio since 2021
Portfolio Profile
Lot Types
Residential 83%
Commercial 11%
Utility 6%
Other 0%
Scheme Size Distribution
Distribution of schemes by total lot count. Average scheme size: 45.6 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 1962, newest 2025.
Suburb Coverage
| Suburb | Schemes | Lots | % of Portfolio | Market Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Bay 2315 | 50 | 613 | 7% | 13.9% | |
| Sydney 2000 | 44 | 3,277 | 6% | 9.6% | |
| Shoal Bay 2315 | 29 | 717 | 4% | 24.2% | |
| Salamander Bay 2317 | 27 | 319 | 4% | 16.2% | |
| Tweed Heads 2485 | 22 | 562 | 3% | 4.4% | |
| Chatswood 2067 | 18 | 537 | 2% | 6.1% | |
| Wolli Creek 2205 | 17 | 1,693 | 2% | 25.8% | |
| Edmondson Park 2174 | 15 | 667 | 2% | 50.0% | |
| Zetland 2017 | 12 | 1,942 | 2% | 13.8% | |
| Parramatta 2150 | 11 | 699 | 1% | 2.0% |
| Rhodes 2138 | 11 | 618 | 1% | 13.3% | |
| Newcastle 2300 | 11 | 399 | 1% | 7.0% | |
| Soldiers Point 2317 | 11 | 83 | 1% | 15.3% | |
| Merewether 2291 | 10 | 72 | 1% | 3.2% | |
| Maroubra 2035 | 9 | 647 | 1% | 1.6% | |
| Chippendale 2008 | 8 | 951 | 1% | 10.3% | |
| Alexandria 2015 | 8 | 435 | 1% | 4.4% | |
| Tweed Heads South 2486 | 8 | 279 | 1% | 3.8% | |
| Double Bay 2028 | 8 | 81 | 1% | 3.8% | |
| Fingal Bay 2315 | 8 | 61 | 1% | 8.2% | |
| Kingscliff 2487 | 8 | 48 | 1% | 2.2% | |
| Haymarket 2000 | 7 | 522 | 1% | 14.0% | |
| Campsie 2194 | 7 | 1,604 | 1% | 1.1% | |
| Oran Park 2570 | 7 | 192 | 1% | 4.7% | |
| Randwick 2031 | 7 | 136 | 1% | 0.9% | |
| Tweed Heads West 2485 | 7 | 56 | 1% | 2.5% | |
| Macquarie Park 2113 | 6 | 1,264 | 1% | 2.4% | |
| Waterloo 2017 | 6 | 786 | 1% | 5.3% | |
| Crows Nest 2065 | 6 | 224 | 1% | 3.9% | |
| Ryde 2112 | 6 | 591 | 1% | 1.5% | |
| The Junction 2291 | 6 | 199 | 1% | 12.8% | |
| Byron Bay 2481 | 6 | 106 | 1% | 1.1% | |
| Pottsville 2489 | 6 | 97 | 1% | 2.3% | |
| Taylors Beach 2316 | 6 | 84 | 1% | 16.7% | |
| The Hill 2300 | 6 | 44 | 1% | 5.5% | |
| Raymond Terrace 2324 | 6 | 33 | 1% | 3.6% | |
| Corlette 2315 | 6 | 25 | 1% | 5.7% | |
| Waitara 2077 | 5 | 1,651 | 1% | 6.9% | |
| Summer Hill 2130 | 5 | 358 | 1% | 3.3% | |
| Little Bay 2036 | 5 | 285 | 1% | 9.3% | |
| Newtown 2042 | 5 | 162 | 1% | 3.4% | |
| Bella Vista 2153 | 5 | 210 | 1% | 9.6% | |
| Neutral Bay 2089 | 5 | 64 | 1% | 1.0% | |
| Potts Point 2011 | 5 | 66 | 1% | 2.5% | |
| Rushcutters Bay 2011 | 5 | 62 | 1% | 6.1% | |
| Bondi 2026 | 5 | 45 | 1% | 1.6% | |
| Drummoyne 2047 | 4 | 213 | 1% | 1.4% | |
| Bondi Junction 2022 | 4 | 352 | 1% | 2.2% | |
| Rose Bay 2029 | 4 | 39 | 1% | 0.9% | |
| Meadowbank 2114 | 3 | 708 | 0% | 3.7% | |
| Epping 2121 | 3 | 501 | 0% | 1.0% | |
| Newcastle West 2302 | 3 | 433 | 0% | 8.8% | |
| North Sydney 2060 | 3 | 144 | 0% | 1.2% | |
| Darlinghurst 2010 | 3 | 213 | 0% | 1.2% | |
| Eastwood 2122 | 3 | 166 | 0% | 0.9% | |
| Kensington 2033 | 3 | 104 | 0% | 1.4% | |
| Surry Hills 2010 | 3 | 102 | 0% | 1.2% | |
| Terrigal 2260 | 3 | 124 | 0% | 0.8% | |
| Pemulwuy 2145 | 3 | 135 | 0% | 33.3% | |
| Narellan 2567 | 3 | 100 | 0% | 7.0% | |
| Lane Cove North 2066 | 3 | 87 | 0% | 1.6% | |
| Bondi Beach 2026 | 3 | 49 | 0% | 0.6% | |
| Cremorne 2090 | 3 | 26 | 0% | 0.6% | |
| Wollstonecraft 2065 | 3 | 32 | 0% | 1.0% | |
| Glebe 2037 | 3 | 36 | 0% | 2.4% | |
| St Marys 2760 | 3 | 36 | 0% | 0.9% | |
| Boolaroo 2284 | 3 | 40 | 0% | 7.9% | |
| Dubbo 2830 | 3 | 36 | 0% | 1.5% | |
| North Bondi 2026 | 3 | 12 | 0% | 1.0% | |
| South Coogee 2034 | 3 | 12 | 0% | 6.2% | |
| St Ives 2075 | 2 | 600 | 0% | 1.6% | |
| Burwood 2134 | 2 | 410 | 0% | 0.9% | |
| Ultimo 2007 | 2 | 239 | 0% | 3.2% | |
| Miranda 2228 | 2 | 117 | 0% | 0.4% | |
| Five Dock 2046 | 2 | 130 | 0% | 1.6% | |
| Eastlakes 2018 | 2 | 106 | 0% | 1.7% | |
| Freshwater 2096 | 2 | 75 | 0% | 0.9% | |
| Pymble 2073 | 2 | 106 | 0% | 2.7% | |
| Lindfield 2070 | 2 | 53 | 0% | 1.9% | |
| Banora Point 2486 | 2 | 74 | 0% | 0.3% | |
| Lane Cove West 2066 | 2 | 80 | 0% | 7.7% | |
| Campbelltown 2560 | 2 | 76 | 0% | 0.9% | |
| Whitebridge 2290 | 2 | 54 | 0% | 5.4% | |
| Mayfield 2304 | 2 | 27 | 0% | 1.9% | |
| Kurraba Point 2089 | 2 | 46 | 0% | 1.8% | |
| New Lambton 2305 | 2 | 29 | 0% | 1.3% | |
| Coffs Harbour 2450 | 2 | 23 | 0% | 0.2% | |
| Matraville 2036 | 2 | 23 | 0% | 1.3% | |
| Millers Point 2000 | 2 | 26 | 0% | 5.1% | |
| Lemon Tree Passage 2319 | 2 | 24 | 0% | 7.4% | |
| Coogee 2034 | 2 | 16 | 0% | 0.3% | |
| Adamstown 2289 | 2 | 14 | 0% | 1.3% | |
| Toronto 2283 | 2 | 15 | 0% | 2.3% | |
| Oxley Park 2760 | 2 | 20 | 0% | 1.3% | |
| Valentine 2280 | 2 | 15 | 0% | 2.3% | |
| Merimbula 2548 | 2 | 18 | 0% | 0.8% | |
| North Parramatta 2151 | 2 | 14 | 0% | 0.7% | |
| Belmont 2280 | 2 | 11 | 0% | 2.5% | |
| Mcmahons Point 2060 | 2 | 9 | 0% | 2.3% | |
| Murwillumbah 2484 | 2 | 12 | 0% | 2.2% | |
| Blacktown 2148 | 2 | 9 | 0% | 0.4% | |
| Anna Bay 2316 | 2 | 6 | 0% | 4.3% | |
| Mosman 2088 | 2 | 8 | 0% | 0.2% | |
| Cardiff 2285 | 2 | 7 | 0% | 2.0% | |
| Melrose Park 2114 | 1 | 424 | 0% | 6.7% | |
| North Ryde 2113 | 1 | 197 | 0% | 0.8% | |
| Riverwood 2210 | 1 | 192 | 0% | 1.0% | |
| Wentworth Point 2127 | 1 | 157 | 0% | 1.8% | |
| Pyrmont 2009 | 1 | 156 | 0% | 1.0% | |
| Hornsby 2077 | 1 | 148 | 0% | 0.3% | |
| Ashbury 2193 | 1 | 145 | 0% | 33.3% | |
| Kingsgrove 2208 | 1 | 129 | 0% | 1.4% | |
| Charlestown 2290 | 1 | 113 | 0% | 0.5% | |
| Redfern 2016 | 1 | 103 | 0% | 0.4% | |
| Caringbah 2229 | 1 | 101 | 0% | 0.2% | |
| Rozelle 2039 | 1 | 101 | 0% | 0.8% | |
| Lewisham 2049 | 1 | 98 | 0% | 2.2% | |
| Rockdale 2216 | 1 | 95 | 0% | 0.5% | |
| Wollongong 2500 | 1 | 92 | 0% | 0.1% | |
| Barangaroo 2000 | 1 | 90 | 0% | 25.0% | |
| Rosebery 2018 | 1 | 86 | 0% | 1.2% | |
| Seven Hills 2147 | 1 | 76 | 0% | 0.7% | |
| Gregory Hills 2557 | 1 | 76 | 0% | 0.7% | |
| North Kellyville 2155 | 1 | 72 | 0% | 1.1% | |
| Cabarita Beach 2488 | 1 | 58 | 0% | 16.7% | |
| Marsfield 2122 | 1 | 53 | 0% | 0.7% | |
| Newcastle East 2300 | 1 | 53 | 0% | 3.8% | |
| Kogarah 2217 | 1 | 50 | 0% | 0.3% | |
| Newington 2127 | 1 | 48 | 0% | 4.8% | |
| Cammeray 2062 | 1 | 46 | 0% | 0.3% | |
| Pokolbin 2320 | 1 | 45 | 0% | 4.3% | |
| Glenmore Park 2745 | 1 | 44 | 0% | 0.9% | |
| Erskineville 2043 | 1 | 41 | 0% | 1.4% | |
| Enfield 2136 | 1 | 40 | 0% | 2.8% | |
| Roseville 2069 | 1 | 36 | 0% | 1.2% | |
| Gladesville 2111 | 1 | 33 | 0% | 0.4% | |
| Woolloomooloo 2011 | 1 | 33 | 0% | 1.3% | |
| Queanbeyan East 2620 | 1 | 32 | 0% | 0.6% | |
| Camperdown 2050 | 1 | 31 | 0% | 1.0% | |
| Gordon 2072 | 1 | 25 | 0% | 1.4% | |
| Waverley 2024 | 1 | 25 | 0% | 1.2% | |
| Queanbeyan 2620 | 1 | 24 | 0% | 0.6% | |
| Merrylands 2160 | 1 | 24 | 0% | 0.3% | |
| Annandale 2038 | 1 | 23 | 0% | 0.9% | |
| Westmead 2145 | 1 | 22 | 0% | 0.4% | |
| Werrington 2747 | 1 | 22 | 0% | 0.9% | |
| Oatlands 2117 | 1 | 22 | 0% | 2.3% | |
| Marrickville 2204 | 1 | 21 | 0% | 0.3% | |
| Lidcombe 2141 | 1 | 19 | 0% | 0.3% | |
| Botany 2019 | 1 | 19 | 0% | 0.7% | |
| Bogangar 2488 | 1 | 19 | 0% | 0.6% | |
| Bronte 2024 | 1 | 18 | 0% | 0.6% | |
| Jamisontown 2750 | 1 | 18 | 0% | 0.8% | |
| Shortland 2307 | 1 | 18 | 0% | 2.5% | |
| Islington 2296 | 1 | 18 | 0% | 3.4% | |
| Carey Bay 2283 | 1 | 16 | 0% | 14.3% | |
| Chipping Norton 2170 | 1 | 16 | 0% | 1.0% | |
| Cooks Hill 2300 | 1 | 15 | 0% | 1.1% | |
| Bonnyrigg 2177 | 1 | 15 | 0% | 4.2% | |
| Wickham 2293 | 1 | 13 | 0% | 2.0% | |
| Dundas 2117 | 1 | 12 | 0% | 1.7% | |
| Mayfield West 2304 | 1 | 12 | 0% | 2.0% | |
| Putney 2112 | 1 | 11 | 0% | 3.0% | |
| Minto 2566 | 1 | 10 | 0% | 1.0% | |
| Queenscliff 2096 | 1 | 9 | 0% | 0.6% | |
| Mayfield East 2304 | 1 | 8 | 0% | 4.3% | |
| Tea Gardens 2324 | 1 | 8 | 0% | 2.1% | |
| St Andrews 2566 | 1 | 8 | 0% | 12.5% | |
| Warrawee 2074 | 1 | 8 | 0% | 6.2% | |
| Mallabula 2319 | 1 | 8 | 0% | 16.7% | |
| Lambton 2299 | 1 | 8 | 0% | 1.1% | |
| Darling Point 2027 | 1 | 7 | 0% | 0.4% | |
| Tahmoor 2573 | 1 | 7 | 0% | 1.9% | |
| Banksmeadow 2019 | 1 | 7 | 0% | 3.0% | |
| Bellevue Hill 2023 | 1 | 7 | 0% | 0.2% | |
| Greenacre 2190 | 1 | 7 | 0% | 0.6% | |
| Kirrawee 2232 | 1 | 7 | 0% | 0.5% | |
| Moorebank 2170 | 1 | 6 | 0% | 0.8% | |
| Belrose 2085 | 1 | 6 | 0% | 2.4% | |
| Clarence Town 2321 | 1 | 6 | 0% | 50.0% | |
| Yowie Bay 2228 | 1 | 5 | 0% | 2.6% | |
| Forest Lodge 2037 | 1 | 4 | 0% | 2.8% | |
| Garden Suburb 2289 | 1 | 4 | 0% | 50.0% | |
| Wallsend 2287 | 1 | 4 | 0% | 0.5% | |
| Toormina 2452 | 1 | 4 | 0% | 0.6% | |
| Rankin Park 2287 | 1 | 4 | 0% | 14.3% | |
| Frenchs Forest 2086 | 1 | 4 | 0% | 1.8% | |
| Cronulla 2230 | 1 | 4 | 0% | 0.1% | |
| Cremorne Point 2090 | 1 | 4 | 0% | 0.6% | |
| Carlton 2218 | 1 | 4 | 0% | 0.5% | |
| Hamilton 2303 | 1 | 4 | 0% | 1.4% | |
| Richmond 2753 | 1 | 4 | 0% | 0.7% | |
| Guildford West 2161 | 1 | 4 | 0% | 3.6% | |
| Mullumbimby 2482 | 1 | 4 | 0% | 1.5% | |
| Bolton Point 2283 | 1 | 3 | 0% | 33.3% | |
| Manly 2095 | 1 | 3 | 0% | 0.1% | |
| Beresfield 2322 | 1 | 3 | 0% | 1.5% | |
| The Entrance 2261 | 1 | 3 | 0% | 0.5% | |
| Quakers Hill 2763 | 1 | 3 | 0% | 0.3% | |
| Lane Cove 2066 | 1 | 3 | 0% | 0.5% | |
| Kahibah 2290 | 1 | 3 | 0% | 1.6% | |
| Metford 2323 | 1 | 3 | 0% | 1.5% | |
| Waratah 2298 | 1 | 3 | 0% | 1.4% | |
| Carrington 2294 | 1 | 2 | 0% | 4.2% | |
| Ashfield 2131 | 1 | 2 | 0% | 0.2% | |
| Warners Bay 2282 | 1 | 2 | 0% | 0.4% | |
| Bar Beach 2300 | 1 | 2 | 0% | 2.7% | |
| Tanilba Bay 2319 | 1 | 2 | 0% | 6.7% | |
| Narrabeen 2101 | 1 | 2 | 0% | 0.5% |
Tribunal & Court History
15
Scheme Decisions
7
NCAT
6
Supreme Court
0.0
Manager Adverse / 100
2.0
Total per 100 Schemes
15 tribunal or court decisions in managed schemes since 2021. In none of these was Strata Plus named as a party — all involved schemes they manage. No adverse findings against the manager.
Orders Made 10
Dismissed 4
Settled 1
Repair & maintenance 3
Common property 2
Fire safety 2
Building defects 2
Levies & contributions 1
Lot owners sought an order requiring other lot owners to address alleged unauthorized works, but the application was dismissed due to the applicants' lack of standing. The Tribunal on appeal found the original decision-making process was flawed, denying the applicants a fair hearing.
APPEALS — appeal from order dismissing application — withdrawal of application — Tribunal made error as to jurisdiction — breach of procedural fairness — utility of appeal
Before
E Bishop SC, Senior Member H Woods, Senior Member
Hearing
29 July 2025
File Numbers
2025/00116328
Matched Strata Plans
SP75378
Parties
Lot Owner v Lot Owner
Representation
Appellants (Self-Represented) Solicitors: Bannermans Lawyers (Respondents)
Orders
(1) The appeal is allowed. (2) The orders made by the Tribunal in 2024/00432941 on 28 February 2025 are set aside. (3) The parties are to provide any written submissions in respect of the appeal from the costs decision dated 30 May 2025 within 21 days of the date of these orders and are to notify the registry whether the appeal from the costs decision can be dealt with on the papers.
The owners corporation brought proceedings seeking declaratory relief which was dismissed by the tribunal. The tribunal decided that the owners corporation should pay the developer's costs because the proceedings were unnecessary and the issues could be addressed in existing proceedings. The tribunal found that there was no good reason to depart from the usual costs order.
COSTS — r 42.20(1), Uniform Civil Procedure Rules (2005) — owners of high-rise development bring four proceedings against developers, builder and others for building defects — fifth proceeding against developer dismissed as abuse of process — whether defendants entitled to costs of proceedings —...
Before
Rees J
Hearing
On the papers; submissions 24 October 2025
File Numbers
2025/48263
Matched Strata Plans
SP89262
Parties
Owners Corporation v Developer
Representation
Counsel: F Hicks SC / SC Ipp (Plaintiffs) DT Miller SC / M Sheldon (Defendants) Solicitors: HWL Ebsworth (Plaintiffs) Minter Ellison (Defendants)
Orders
Costs order made.
The Owners sought a declaration regarding the method of rectifying building defects. The tribunal dismissed the proceedings, finding that the issues could be addressed within existing building-defect proceedings. The tribunal reasoned that this would avoid duplication and the potential for inconsistent rulings.
SUMMARY DISPOSAL — owners of high-rise development bring four proceedings against developers, builder and others for building defects — building work rectification order issued to developers under Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Act 2020 (NSW) — owners...
Before
Rees J
Hearing
28 August 2025; last submissions 2 September 2025
File Numbers
2025/48263
Matched Strata Plans
SP89262
Parties
Owners Corporation v Developer
Representation
Counsel: F Hicks SC / SC Ipp (Plaintiffs) DT Miller SC / M Sheldon (Defendants) Solicitors: HWL Ebsworth (Plaintiffs) Minter Ellison (Defendants)
Orders
Proceedings dismissed.
An apartment owner sought to invalidate an easement and claim compensation related to a car space dispute. The tribunal found the easement valid and dismissed most claims, but ordered the owners corporation to restore the original marking on the car space floor. The tribunal also stated that it lacked the power to make certain declarations or orders in this dispute.
Land Law-Easements- Real Property Act 1900, Conveyancing Act 1919, Strata Schemes Management Act 2015, Indefeasibility of title
Before
D Bluth, Senior Member
Hearing
26 June 2025
File Numbers
2025/0009632 and 2025/00063345
Matched Strata Plans
SP100946
Parties
Lot Owner v Owners Corporation
Representation
Solicitors: Applicant- Self The Owners Strata Plan No 100946 -Mr C Prestipino Chambers Russell Ruilang Jiang and Huijun Yan Ms C Fan Yingke Law Firm
Orders
(1) The Respondent being the Owners-Strata Plan No 100946 is to within 14 days of the date of these orders (a) Permanently remove ‘703’ marking from the designated parking space of lot 7 in Basement 2, and; (b) Immediately reinstate the original ‘103’ marking: (i) Using durable materials matching the strata scheme’s standard markings; (ii) In identical font, size and colour to adjacent numbered spaces, and; (2) Proceedings no 2025/0009632 is otherwise dismissed. (3) Proceedings no...
An applicant sought orders related to the internal management of a co-operative, including convening meetings and appointing managers. The Tribunal determined it lacked jurisdiction to hear the matter because it concerned a co-operative, not a strata scheme as defined in the relevant legislation. Consequently, the proceedings were dismissed.
STRATA TITLES – Jurisdiction to hear disputes under section 232 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015
Before
D Goldstein, Senior Member
Hearing
14 February 2025
File Numbers
2024/00290899
Matched Strata Plans
SP89924
Parties
Third Party v Third Party
Representation
Counsel: Mr J. P, Knackstredt for the first respondent The applicant was self-represented Solicitors: McCabes Lawyers for the first respondent Strata Title Lawyers for the Third respondent
Orders
(1) A hearing on the Application for Miscellaneous matters filed on 29 August 2024 is dispensed with pursuant to section 50(2) of the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013. (2) These proceedings are dismissed pursuant to section 55(1)(b) of the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013. (3) In the event that a party is minded to make an application for costs, such application must be lodged in the Tribunal and served on/given to the costs respondent within 14 days of the date of the...
The Owners Corporation sought to adduce further expert evidence. The tribunal found that costs should be paid by the Owners Corporation due to the granting of leave to adduce further evidence and made an order for the Owners Corporation to pay costs. The parties were given a choice on the amount, with the alternative of a costs assessor.
COSTS – costs assessment – procedure – where plaintiff to pay defendants’ costs thrown away
Before
Stevenson J
Hearing
On the papers; written submissions 24, 25 February and 3 March 2025
File Numbers
2023/128827
Matched Strata Plans
SP95242
Parties
Owners Corporation v Third Party
Representation
Counsel: F Corsaro SC (Plaintiff) G Sirtes SC (First and Second Defendants) S T Hanscomb (Fourth Defendant) Solicitors: Chambers Russell Lawyers (Plaintiff) Meriton Property Services Pty Ltd...
Orders
Fix costs thrown away, or refer question of costs to a costs assessor on the basis that costs of the reference will follow the event of whether a party does better than the fixed costs figures proposed
A builder sought security for costs from an Owners Corporation in a building defects case. The tribunal decided to dismiss the application, as it determined that the Owners Corporation was likely to be able to pay costs and that the builder had delayed in making its application.
COSTS – security for costs – relevant factors – where application made by defendant builder that plaintiff owners corporation provide security – whether reason to believe owners corporation could not meet adverse costs order – whether security should be ordered as a matter of discretion – where...
Before
Stevenson J
Hearing
12 and 18 February 2025
File Numbers
2019/271288
Matched Strata Plans
SP87639
Parties
Developer v Owners Corporation
Representation
Counsel: F Corsaro SC / C Chiam (Plaintiff/Respondent) G A Sirtes SC / S Steinhoff (Defendants/Applicants) Solicitors: Chambers Russell Lawyers (Plaintiff/Respondent) Meriton Property Services Pty...
Orders
Defendants’ motion for security for costs dismissed with costs
The Owners Corporation sought to amend its statement to reflect new evidence of building defects. The tribunal allowed the amendment but ordered that it would only apply from the date of the application. The decision was made because the builder consented to the evidence, and no trial date was set.
CIVIL PROCEDURE – pleadings – amendment – late application for amendment – where plaintiff served evidence-in-chief concerning alleged defects based on inspection of some of likely affected units – where plaintiff adduced evidence that such defects likely to be systemic – where lengthy...
Before
Stevenson J
Hearing
12 February 2025
File Numbers
2019/271288
Matched Strata Plans
SP87639
Parties
Owners Corporation v Developer
Representation
Counsel: F Corsaro SC / C Chiam (Plaintiff/Applicant) G A Sirtes SC / S Steinhoff (Defendants/Respondents) Solicitors: Chambers Russell Lawyers (Plaintiff/Applicant) Meriton Property Services Pty...
Orders
Grant plaintiff leave to amend pleadings; amendments to date only from the date of the application to amend
The Owners Corporation, seeking to present further evidence regarding building defects, was granted the opportunity, but subject to conditions. The tribunal found the Owners Corporation's delay unsatisfactory and ordered the Owners Corporation to pay the defendants' costs related to the delay, to the defendants.
CIVIL PROCEDURE – where plaintiff has served expert evidence – where that expert evidence based upon inspection of some but not all units allegedly affected by defects – where plaintiff belatedly seeks leave to adduce expert evidence in respect of defects alleged to exist in remaining units
Before
Stevenson J
Hearing
12 December 2024
File Numbers
2023/128827
Matched Strata Plans
SP95242
Parties
Owners Corporation v Developer
Representation
Counsel: F Corsaro SC (Plaintiff) G Sirtes SC (First and Second Defendants) Solicitors: Chambers Russell Lawyers (Plaintiff) Meriton Property Services Pty Ltd (First and Second Defendants)...
Orders
Plaintiff to be granted leave to adduce further expert evidence
The applicants appealed against Development Control Orders related to fire safety. The tribunal, after a conciliation process, modified the original orders to extend compliance timeframes and remove some requirements, based on an agreement between the parties. The modifications were made to ensure adequate fire safety.
DEVELOPMENT CONTROL ORDER – fire safety order - conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders
Before
Targett C
Hearing
Conciliation Conference 24 July and 29 October 2024
File Numbers
2023/37295 2023/37305 2023/37299 2023/37297
Matched Strata Plans
SP89262
Parties
Developer v Government
Representation
Proceedings 2023/37295, 2023/37305, 2023/37299, 2023/37297 Counsel: C Novak (Applicant) T Poisel (Respondent) Solicitors: HWL Ebsworth Lawyers (Applicant) NSW Department of Planning and...
Orders
Proceedings 2023/37295 The Court orders that: (1) The appeal is upheld. (2) Pursuant to s 8.18(4)(b) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the Development Control Order issued by the Minister for Planning to Fortius Broadway No 1 Pty Ltd (ACN 634 804 550), dated 10 January 2023, in respect of land identified as Lot 327 in Deposited Plan 1270348, is modified in accordance with the instrument set out in Annexure A. Proceedings 2023/37305 The Court orders that: (1) The appeal...
The applicant appealed a Development Control Order issued by the respondent. Through a conciliation conference, the parties reached an agreement that involved the appeal being upheld and the order modified. The modifications involved fire safety upgrade works.
DEVELOPMENT CONTROL ORDER APPEAL – fire safety – modified order - conciliation conference – agreement between the parties - orders
Before
Espinosa C
Hearing
Conciliation Conference 2 June 2023
File Numbers
2023/18019
Matched Strata Plans
SP87988
Parties
Developer v Government
Representation
Counsel: J Farrell (Applicant) A Sinclair (Solicitor) (Respondent) Solicitors: Peter Evans & Associates Solicitors (Applicant) Lindsay Taylor Lawyers (Respondent)
Orders
The Court orders: (1) The appeal is upheld. (2) Pursuant to section 8.18(4)(b) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979: (a) Development Control Order NO2020/0094/A issued to the Applicant by the Respondent on 22 December 2022 pursuant to section 9.34(1)(b) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 in respect of the premises identified as SP 87988 located at 5 Bolton Street, Newcastle is modified in the terms set out at Annexure A. (b) Development Control Order...
The Owners Corporation and a lot owner both appealed a previous decision. The Tribunal decided that each party was to pay their own costs on the Owners Corporation's appeal and that the Owners Corporation pay the lot owner's costs. The Tribunal also determined that the lot owner's costs should not be paid from his levies.
COSTS---Rule 38A Civil and Administrative Tribunal Rules 2014--- special circumstances --- levies and contributions for legal costs
Before
T Simon, Principal Member S Goodman, Senior Member
Hearing
On the papers
File Numbers
2020/00370912 (previously AP 20/30170) 2020/00371165 (previously AP 20/48067)
Matched Strata Plans
SP77559
Parties
Owners Corporation v Lot Owner
Representation
Counsel: D Knoll (Owners Corporation) P Barham (Mr Touma) Solicitors: Grace Lawyers (Owners Corporation) Kerin Benson Lawyers (Mr Touma)
Orders
1. In relation to both appeals, an oral hearing on the issue of costs is dispensed with under s 50 (2) of the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 (NSW). 2. In relation to the Owners Corporation's appeal: i. Each party is to pay their own costs 3. In relation to the Mr Touma's appeal: i. The Owners – Strata Plan No 77559 are to pay Mr Touma's costs as agreed or assessed ii. Such costs must only be paid from contributions levied in respect of lots other than Mr Touma's lots.
An Owners Corporation and a lot owner appealed a tribunal decision about water damage. The Appeal Panel reversed some of the original tribunal's findings regarding the classification of the property and the ability to award damages and sent it back to the original tribunal. The original orders were set aside, and the tribunal was instructed to consider damages and further repair orders.
STRATA TITLE – awarding damages to a lot owner for breach of the statutory duty in s 106(1) of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 – duty to properly maintain and keep in a state of good and serviceable repair the common property and any personal property vested in the owners corporation - -...
Before
T Simon, Principal Member S Goodman, Senior Member
Hearing
15 March 2021 (final submissions received 15 October 2021)
File Numbers
2020/00370912 (previously AP 20/30170) 2020/00371165 (previously AP 20/48067)
Matched Strata Plans
SP77559
Parties
Owners Corporation v Lot Owner
Representation
2020/00370912: Counsel: D Knoll (Appellant)( P Barham (Respondent) Solicitors: Grace Lawyers (Appellant) Kerin Benson Lawyers (Respondent) 2020/00371165: Counsel: P Barham (Appellant) D Knoll...
Orders
(1) In relation to the Owners Corporation's appeal: (i) The appeal is allowed in part (ii) Leave to appeal is refused (2) In relation to the Lot Owner's appeal: (i) The time for the making of the appeal is extended until 30 November 2020 (ii) The appeal is allowed in part (iii) Leave to appeal is refused (3) Orders 1 - 7 of the orders made on 15 June 2020 [amended 3 December 2020] are set aside. (4) The proceedings are remitted to the Tribunal as originally constituted and in accordance with...
An apartment owner sought orders against the strata managing agent, a builder and the owners corporation related to water damage and disrepair in their unit. The tribunal dismissed the application against the strata manager, and dismissed dismissal applications from the other parties. Further procedural orders were made including for the filing of evidence and potential cross applications.
CIVIL PROCEDURE - Summary disposal - Dismissal of proceedings - Frivolous or vexatious proceedings - No reasonable cause of action disclosed - Want of due despatch
Before
G Blake AM SC, Senior Member
Hearing
31 January 2022
File Numbers
SC 21/28000
Matched Strata Plans
SP94140
Parties
Lot Owner v Owners Corporation
Representation
Applicant (self-represented) Solicitors: Strata Title Lawyers (First Respondent) Salim Rutherford Lawyers (Second Respondent) Vardanega Roberts (Third Respondent)
Orders
(1) The proceedings as against the first respondent are dismissed. (2) The application of the first respondent filed on 9 December 2021 is otherwise dismissed. (3) The application of the second respondent filed on 2 December 2021 is dismissed. (4) The application of the third respondent filed on 8 December 2021 is dismissed. (5) The hearing fixed for 18 February 2022 is vacated. (6) The applicant is to provide in hard copy to the second and third respondents and the Tribunal, either in...
A lot owner sued the owners corporation for water damage. The Owners Corporation appealed the decision. The Tribunal dismissed the appeal, finding the owner's application had been lodged in time.
STRATA TITLE – appeal from order of Tribunal awarding damages to a lot owner for breach of the statutory duty in s 106(1) of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 – duty to properly maintain and keep in a state of good and serviceable repair the common property and any personal property vested...
Before
Armstrong J, President Hennessy, ADCJ and Deputy President T Simon, Principal Member
Hearing
19 December 2019; on the papers after 24 December 2021
File Numbers
2020/00371211 (AP 20/50619)
Matched Strata Plans
SP80412
Parties
Lot Owner v Owners Corporation
Representation
Counsel: DD Feller SC & MJ Dawson (Appellant) R Cheney SC & D Jenkins (Respondent) Solicitors: Vardenega Roberts Solicitors (Appellant) Moray & Agnew Lawyers (Respondent)
Orders
1. A further hearing is dispensed with. 2. The appeal is dismissed. 3. The Appeal Panel makes the following directions: (1) By 21 May 2021, Mr Vickery is to file and serve any submission on costs in proceedings AP 20/50619; AP 19/51514; SC 18/16266 and AP 20/14327. (2) By 4 June 2021, The Owners - Strata Plan No 80412 is to file and serve any submission on costs in proceedings AP 20/50619; AP 19/51514; SC 18/16266 and AP 20/14327. (3) By 18 June 2021, Mr Vickery is to file and serve any...
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many strata schemes does Strata Plus manage in NSW?
- Strata Plus manages around 750 strata schemes (around 34,000 total lots) across 209 suburbs in New South Wales, based on the NSW StrataHub register.
- What areas does Strata Plus provide strata management in?
- Strata Plus is most active in Nelson Bay, Sydney, Shoal Bay, covering 209 suburbs across NSW in total.
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- Strata Plus manages primarily residential (83% residential, 11% commercial).
- What is the average scheme size managed by Strata Plus?
- Strata Plus manages schemes averaging 46 lots each, compared to the NSW state average of approximately 20 lots per scheme.
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- 15 tribunal or court cases involving schemes managed by Strata Plus appear in NSW caselaw records since 2021.
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- Strata Plus's NSW licence number is 1138572, issued under the Property and Stock Agents Act 2002.