It is expected the full suite of changes will be enacted in the second half of 2019. Landgate administers the strata titles act 1985 and has produced a guide to strata titles. Alternative boundaries for lots in single tier strata schemes 11 3ac. This form authorises you to apply to the strata company for additional information. The amended strata titles act 1985 will take effect in western australia on 1 may 2020. You are directed to information on how your personal information is protected. Terms used 1 in this schedule, unless the contrary intention appears appointed day means the day on which this act comes into operation as fixed under section 2 1. The concept of subdivision of title pertaining to property was first introduced in peninsular malaysia on 1 january 1966 via the national land code 1965. In this act, unless the contrary intention appears section 3 amended by no. The first community title legislation was enacted in 1989, again by nsw. In particular, sat provides multiple avenues for resolving issues that arise in relation to the strata titles act 1985 wa strata titles act. The strata titles amendment act 2018 was assented to on 19 november 2018.
Statutes amendment community and strata titles bill 2011 4 ha gp 155 opc 70 atbt 7042011 10. This act may be cited as the strata titles act 1998. Did you know that when you buy into a property governed by the strata titles act you become owner of your particular lot, and you also become a partner with other people in ownership of common property within the strata scheme. Government of western australia department of mines, industry regulation and safety consumer protection 3 strata titles some people choose to sell their home and down size by buying a unit or apartment.
Western australia 6112 locked bag 2 armadale western australia 6992 t. What to expect during an electronic meeting april 30, 2020. The wa government has passed both he strata titles amendment bill 2018 and the community title bill 2018. The strata titles act, 1985 which was recently amended and gazetted on the 1 st december, 2001 is the existing legislation governing stratified properties. Major reform to wa strata law commences 1 may 2020. Please can you tell me where, under the act it shows what can be done about unpaid strata fees. Upon proclamation, part 2 of the strata titles amendment act 2018 will amend the strata titles act 1985. State cabinet has given approval for the drafting of a new bill to amend the strata titles act, and the minister intends to introduce the amended legislation to state. In 1973 the nsw strata titles act and regulations meant that the area of individual lots in strata plans had to be shown far more precisely than under the 1961 act. What you need to know the property council has been working tirelessly behind the scenes to assist landgate with the progression of strata reform. Strata titles act 1985 western australian legislation. As a consequence, difficult strata issues may be capable of being resolved in a fast and costefficient manner by utilising the mechanism of sat applications.
The act was modelled on the conveyancing strata titles act 1961 nsw. Strata titles act 1985, 1 may 2020, current, 07h001, pdf word html. The standard contract used in western australia refers to the seller and buyer rather than vendor and purchaser. The minister for lands, terry redman, announced this month that the western australian government will proceed with fundamental reforms to was strata title system in 2016. You should refer to the strata titles act 1985 the act as amended in 2018 and the strata. Amended strata titles act 1985 to commence 1 may 2020 april 17, 2020. Civil and administrative legislation repeal and amendment act 20 no 95 not commenced to commence on 1. The state of tasmania the department of premier and cabinet 2020 ver. You are directed to a disclaimer and notice governing the information provided. Whilst the strata titles act 1985 is due for amendment by the strata titles amendment act 2018 which is currently. It is a good idea to read this guide before you enter into a.
Strata titles amendment 1 an act to amend the strata titles act 1985. Government of western australia department of mines. In addition, the strata titles fees regulations 2019 sa set out the fees payable to the registrargeneral of the lands titles office when forms need to. Consolidated versions currency start currency end suffix download compare strata titles act 1985. Wa strata law and regulations are changing for the better leading to important new requirements within our states strata framework that will apply to many. A guide to strata titles page 24 of 58 bylaws19 see section 42 of the act the standard schedule 1 and schedule 2 bylaws contained in the act are reprinted in section 28. Strata titles act 1985 parliament of western australia. Single tier strata schemes to which section 3ab applies 10 3ab.
Minister for transport, infrastructure and local government. Subsequently, the strata titles act 1985 sta 1985 together with numerous other amendments, which facilitate the subdivision of a building into parcels. Major reform to wa strata law commences 1 may 2020 lookupstrata. Strata titles act 1985 as amended schedule 1 page 2 of 2 and, if any amount so paid is applied by the strata company under subbylaw 2, to pay such further amount or amounts by way of such security as may be necessary to maintain the amount of the security as, subject to this subbylaw, the strata company may require. In the last 6 months, we have established a strata reform working group with membership from across the residential and commercial committees to provide advice on our strata reform. Western australia strata titles act 1985 contents part i preliminary 1. An act to facilitate the subdivision of land into cubic spaces and the disposition of titles thereto. Reiwa welcomes the passing and will continue to provide industry insight during the drafting of the regulations. The provisions of this act commence on a day or days to be proclaimed. Strata titles act 1985 contents page ii version 07d005 as at 30 jun 2015 extract from. Resolving strata title issues in the state administrative.
Strata titles act 1985 as amended in 2018 community titles act 2018 strata titles general regulations 2019 timelines for change. The strata titles act 1966 wa the act was enacted in response to the growing demand in western australia for occupation of individual units in the one building on an ownership basis and the generally unsatisfactory methods of dealing with that demand. An act to provide for the division of land by strata plan. Strata titles act 1973 strata titles freehold development act 1973 does not include amendments by. The amended strata titles act is now in effect may 2, 2020. Reiwa recommends that in part v of the strata titles act 1985 sta that the term vendor should be changed to seller and purchaser should be changed to buyer. The law concerning residential strata titles is contained in the strata titles act 1988 sa, the strata titles regulations 2018 sa, and the common law, which is made up of the principles which courts have used to decide cases in the past. Hi camelia, section 351c of the strata titles act 1985 wa sets out the duties of the strata company in respect of the common property. Strata titles act 1985 table of provisions long title part i preliminary 1. Strata schemes management act 2015 no 50 nsw legislation.
Final reiwa submission strata titles reform jan 2015. Registrar of titles to amend strata plan subdivision 3 automatic merger of buildings that are common property 21k. These options are usually a strata title arrangement. Greening strata title schemes in wa curtin university. Strata reform was new strata laws will support the growing number of western australians who own, work or live in a strata property, as well as those looking to buy. Western australian legislation strata titles act 1985. Go ahead given to amend strata titles act in wa overview. Statutes amendment community and strata titles bill 2011. The malaysian strata titles legislation owes its origin to the conveyancing strata titles act cap. Strata titles practice manual for western australia.
The proposed wa law will use the term community title scheme to indicate that multiple levels of management are created. Incorporating the amendments proposed by the strata titles amendment bill 2018 pt. Alternative boundaries for lots in single tier strata schemes 3ac. The changes being introduced will modernise our states strata framework and deliver a better strata system for the future. These administrative actions are a common reason for employing an independent strata company manager. Strata titles act 1998 tasmanian legislation online. Buying land orproperty offtheplan department of commerce. An act to facilitate the horizontal and vertical subdivision of land and the disposition of titles thereto, to provide for. It will include grace periods for some new requirements to ensure those affected have adequate time to meet them.
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