The Strata Law Podcast with David Sachs
Join Leading Sydney Strata Lawyer, David Sachs and the team at Sachs Gerace Lawyers as they discuss legal matters relating to strata law in New South Wales.
Sachs Gerace Lawyers is a specialist law firm with over 25 years practicing at the forefront of strata and community title law. Recognising the particular needs of the Strata and Community Title industry, David Sachs and his team provide specialist legal services to Strata and Community Title clients.
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Episodes
46 episodes
Dollars and Sense? Thinking Commercially in the Strata Context
In this edition of the Strata Law Podcast, Clement Lo, Special Counsel at Sachs Gerace Lawyers, discusses the often emotionally charged world of strata disputes and litigation. Drawing on the iconic line from the movie, "The Castle"...
What You Need to Know About Confidentiality Clauses
In this episode of the Strata Law Podcast, Sachs Gerace Lawyers' Erin Keogh discusses a topic that plays a crucial role in strata living—confidentiality clauses. Whether you're working with an owners corporation, a strata committee, or advising...
Releases and Indemnities: The Cost of Getting It Wrong
You've reached a settlement in your strata dispute — the negotiations are done, and it's time to put pen to paper. But buried in that deed are two terms that could define your rights for years to come: the release and the indemnity.
How to Record Settlement Agreements
📜 Settling a legal dispute? Make sure it's recorded properly—or risk losing everything you've agreed to. You've finally reached an agreement with the other party. The hard part is over, right? Not so fast. How you record
What is a Binding Agreement?
Think you need a signed contract to be legally bound? Think again! 🚨 In this episode of the Strata Law Podcast, Despina Veleski, from Sachs Gerace Lawyers unpacks what a binding agreement really is — and why it’s one of the most mis...
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Who Controls Strata Litigation?
In this episode of the Strata Law Podcast, Sachs Gerace Lawyers, Special Counsel, Clement Lo shifts the focus to one of the most misunderstood aspects of strata governance: who has the legal authority to settle litigation on behalf of an owners...
"Without Prejudice" in Strata Law: What It Really Means
In today’s episode of the Strata Law podcast, we’re talking about a concept that often pops up in disputes but isn’t always well understood: “without prejudice.” What does it really mean? When can you use it in a strata dispute? And how can it ...
Building Defects in NSW: When Alternative Dispute Resolution Fails, What Next?
In this episode of the Strata Law podcast, we’re discussing an issue that affects countless property owners across New South Wales — building defects and what happens when disputes can’t be resolved outside of court. Ann Fern...
Frozen: Can you let the property go?
In this episode of the Strata Law Podcast, Special Counsel, Clement Lo from Sachs Gerace Lawyers discusses freezing orders — no, not the dessert — the powerful legal tool that can prevent millions from disappearing before judgment day. C...
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Off-the-Plan Promises vs Reality: Safeguarding Purchaser Rights in New Strata Developments
Imagine this, you have secured—at considerable cost—an additional car space and storage cage in your off-the-plan contract. Yet on settlement day neither appears on the registered strata plan, and the developer maintains they were never part of...
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What You Need to Know About Remedial Works Contracts in Strata Schemes
If you're part of an owners corporation, a strata manager, or even a resident trying to make sense of upcoming remedial works in your building, this episode is a must-listen. Navigating the legal and practical aspects of building repairs can be...
Demystifying Building Insurance Requirements in NSW (the Home Building Compensation Fund)
Owners and owners corporations undertaking building work are often told that builders must provide insurance. But what does this really mean? In this episode of the Strata Law podcast, Sachs Gerace Lawyers, Associate Ramsha Nouman d...
What is Litigation and How To Get Ready for It
When disputes escalate, going to court can feel like stepping into the unknown. So what actually is litigation, and what should you know before taking that first step?Joining us in this episode of the Strata Law Podcast is Clement Lo<...
Changes to the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015
In this episode of the Strata Law Podcast, Anne Fernando, Partner at Sachs Gerace Lawyers discusses the proposed changes to the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015—a topic that’s got lot owners, strata committees, and owners corporations paying ...
The 16 Year Saga of The Owners-Strata Plan No 89074 v Ceerose
In this episode, of the Strata Law podcast, David Sachs of Sachs Gerace Lawyers discusses the Owners-Strata Plan No 89074 v Ceerose, the long-running saga of a 16-storey residential development on Elizabeth Street, Sydney which pivots on the pr...
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What You Must Know About the New Strata Reforms in NSW
In this edition of the Strata Law Podcast, we're unpacking the latest shake-up in New South Wales strata living. The state government has just introduced a new suite of reforms to parliament, boldly describing them as a "high-water mar...
Traps Builders Should Avoid in Builder Contracts
Navigating the complex world of building contracts is essential for running a successful building and construction business and avoiding lengthy, costly litigation. In this episode of the Strata Law Podcast, Dan joins Sachs Gerace Lawyers, Asso...
Are you Time Barred? Maybe Not: Application of the SSMA s106 2 Year Limitation Period
In this edition, of the Strata Law Podcast, Sachs Gerace Lawyers, Senior Associate, Clement Lo discusses the application of section 106, of the Strata Schemes Management Act NSW, the 2 Year Limitation Period.
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How to Bring an Urgent Strata Application
In the context of strata law in NSW, If a matter is urgent and time sensitive, an applicant can seek urgent orders in the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal or NCAT, as its colloquially known. But, how do you do it? In today's po...
Responding to NCAT Orders
In this episode of the Strata Law Podcast, David Sachs discusses:the consequences of non-compliance with NCAT orders;the wide range of orders NCAT can issue;what steps to take if you find yourself unable to meet a ...
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Important Recent NCAT & Supreme Court of NSW Decisions
In this podcast, Theresa Khoury discusses notable cases that highlight the evolving landscape of Strata Law in New South Wales. Reach out to Sachs Gerace Lawyers: https://sglawyers.com.au/
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When Lot Owners Need Something Done: The Importance of Getting the Motion Right.
According to the 2020 Australasian Strata Insights Report 2020, there were over 1.2 million people living in more than 325,000 strata lots across 83,000 strata schemes in New South Wales and that number is expected to grow dramatically in the n...
How Alternative Dispute Resolution Can Help Resolve Building Defect Disputes
In the context of strata, It goes without saying that a dispute regarding building defects can have major ramifications on all involved, hence the necessity to resolve matters promptly before they get out of control. Alternative Dispute Resolut...
Mediation & Strata. Everything You Need to Know
When it comes to the resolution of disputes in strata, it doesn't necessarily mean that the only way to resolve the matter is through litigation. In fact, for many jurisdictions, litigation is the last resort, after parties have tried to resolv...
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