Strata and Community Living

Madison Marcus are experts in all matters of strata and Community Living. With vast experience acting on behalf of strata managers, body corporates and builders/developers, our team have the knowledge and insights required to resolve matters quickly and cost-effectively.

Led by Partner David Napoli, our expert team can provide specialised advice in relation to all strata-related matters, including:

Strata disputes
We frequently advise and represent owners corporations in all types of strata disputes and have extensive experience running strata disputes in the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT).

Building defect claims
Our first goal, where possible, is to resolve disputes, so that unit prices do not drop, special levies are minimised (or not needed) and defects are repaired as soon as possible.

By-laws
With a strong background in by-laws, we can prepare tailored developer by-laws as well as add them post-registration (including for renovations, Airbnb and cost recoveries).

Strata renewal and collective sale
We have experiencing representing both owners corporations and developers, making us perfectly placed to assist in collective sales.

Strata development and scheme
We can assist developers with acquiring easements, drafting strata management statements and preparing by-laws.

Disputes with neighbouring property
We advise and represent owners corporations in entering into access deeds (e.g. scaffolding or crane swing) and matters involving issues such as tree roots, dividing fences and retaining walls.

Amending and terminating strata schemes
We provide advice to owners corporations on amending and terminating strata plans, including selling parts of common property.