Amendments to the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015

Formerly, an owners corporation could dismiss a strata committee member through a special resolution at a general meeting.

With this amendment, a shift occurred: members can now be elected not only during the traditional annual general meetings but also at other general meetings specifically convened for this purpose.

Initially, the Act did not require owners corporations to maintain electronic records.

Initially, the Act did not acknowledge the standalone use of a power of attorney for exercising voting rights on behalf of a lot owner, with supporting caselaw suggesting this was not permitted.

Previously, owners corporations had to give lot owners a minimum of 7 days' notice for any general meeting.

Formerly, recent amendments had nearly eliminated an owners corporation's ability to restrict occupants from keeping animals, but the Act did not address whether a bond or fee could be imposed for this purpose.

Previously, owners corporations with more than 100 lots were mandated to acquire at least 2 quotes for expenditures exceeding $30,000.

Previously, a 30-day notice was mandatory before a levy contribution could be deemed due and payable.

The Act initially specified a restricted group eligible to apply for the compulsory appointment of a strata managing agent through the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal.