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Hi everyone,
Where can I get a copy of all the bylaws for a Strata Plan?
I am currently a tenant and while I have been given some bylaws, I unfortunately don't feel it's the complete set of special bylaws that have been passed.
I assume there is a government department where I can obtain a copy.
Thanks.
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Agents now have to attach the By Laws to a lease of a strata property, so I suggest first going to your Managing Agent who can contact the Strata Manager.
I am an owner but asked for a copy at our recent AGM.
The Strata Manager told us that he had to do it now for new rental leases (of properties where he is a Strata Manager) and so sent each of us a copy of our By Laws with the AGM minutes.
Fiveaces said:
Where can I get a copy of all the bylaws for a Strata Plan? I am currently a tenant and while I have been given some bylaws, I unfortunately don't feel it's the complete set of special bylaws that have been passed.
According to the Tenants NSW Fact sheet No2, Starting a Tenancy, “the landlord/agent must give you a copy of the NSW Fair Trading New tenant checklist. If you are renting in a strata scheme, they must give you a copy of the by-laws within 7 days.”
I assume there is a government department where I can obtain a copy.
Lands and Property Information (formerly the Department of Lands) is where to go as that's where by-laws are registered (see this link) but I'm not sure if tenants can ask for a copy of a strata schemes by-laws. Call them on 1300 052 637 and ask.
But really, your landlord and agent are legally obliged to provide up-to-date by-laws so they should be your first call, to make sure the by-laws are current.
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