Even a seemingly minor change such as adding or deleting a word can jeopardise the validity and enforceability of your by-law! Don’t risk it! Benefit from this step-by-step guide and ensure your bylaws are drafted with clarity, accuracy and compliance in mind. From legal principles and enforcement strategies to practical tips for drafting clear and enforceable regulations, gain insights into crucial aspects of governance that shape harmonious strata communities.

Presenters

Carlos Mobellan, Barrister and Mediator, Third Floor St James Hall Chambers
Carlos is a barrister who specialises in building cases with an emphasis on matters arising under the Home Building Act 1989, the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999, the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 and the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020. Carlos was admitted as a solicitor in 1997 and was called to the Bar in 2004 where he was awarded the Bar Practice Course prize. Carlos has appeared for and against home owners, Owners Corporations, builders, government agencies and property development companies.


Bede Haines, Barrister, University Chambers
Bede Haines undertakes a diverse range of work including litigating and advising on property disputes, contractual disputes, trade practices and insolvency matters. His experience includes: representing and advising in respect of property disputes including over sale of land contracts, leases, easements, options, service of notices, contracts and property rights; advising property developers, superannuation funds, corporate trustees, large landholders and significant investors in respect of property rights and property disputes; developing strategy in respect of termination of contracts and bespoke contractual clauses to deal with matters which otherwise may often give rise to litigation; conducting a litigation in the Supreme Court, Federal Court, High Court and other courts and tribunals; providing advice in respect of trade practices issues, insolvency issues and debt issues including debt recovery.


Allison Benson, Principal, Kerin Benson Lawyers
Allison is a strata & community titles lawyer who has provided general advice, acted in disputes, including building defect disputes, and worked with clients in preparing and enforcing by-laws and strata management statements since 2008. From 2012, Allison has acted exclusively on behalf of owners corporations, associations and lot owners in respect of providing advice and acting in strata and community association disputes and also in respect of building and construction disputes.


David Sachs, Principal, Sachs Gerace Lawyers
David Sachs has been a litigation for 35 years. David co-founded Sachs Gerace Lawyers in 2000 and has been its sole principal since 2005. The firm specialises in strata law, construction law, and complex property matters. Prior to starting Sachs Gerace Lawyers, David held senior positions at the Australian Government Solicitor and Tress Cocks & Maddox. David has a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws and a Master of Laws from the University of New South Wales.