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Strata Law (NSW) prompts for Australian lawyers

These prompts cover owners corporation governance, by-law enforcement, common property repairs, building defect bonds, levy recovery, and NCAT proceedings under the NSW strata legislation. Copy any prompt, replace placeholders with your matter facts, and run it.

In short

A curated library of 25 AI prompts for lawyers advising on strata law in New South Wales. Each prompt is grounded in the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW), the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 (NSW), and NCAT practice. Use them with Quillio for by-law disputes, defect claims, and owners corporation governance.

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Research

Research prompts (5)

Research by-law validity and enforcement

Prompt

Research the requirements for valid by-laws under Part 7 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW). Cover the special resolution requirement, the prohibition on harsh, unconscionable or oppressive by-laws under section 150, and enforcement through NCAT.

Example use: An owners corporation seeking to enforce an animal by-law against a lot owner with an assistance animal.

Research common property obligations

Prompt

Research the owners corporation's obligation to maintain and repair common property under section 106 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW). Cover the scope of the duty, the distinction between maintenance and capital improvement, and the cosmetic repair by-law option.

Example use: A lot owner demanding the owners corporation repair a leaking common property roof above their unit.

Research building defect bond scheme

Prompt

Research the building bond and inspection scheme under Part 11 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW). Cover the 2% bond, interim and final inspection reports, and the process for claiming against the bond.

Example use: A new strata scheme with identified waterproofing defects within the bond period.

Research levy recovery procedures

Prompt

Research the procedures for recovering unpaid strata levies under Part 5 Division 2 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW). Cover the levy notice requirements, interest, debt recovery at NCAT, and the lien over the lot under section 86.

Example use: An owners corporation with three lot owners more than 12 months in arrears.

Research strata renewal and termination

Prompt

Research the strata renewal process under the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 (NSW). Cover the renewal plan, the 75% support threshold, the Land and Environment Court approval, and the dissenting owner protections.

Example use: A developer proposing a strata renewal of a 1960s walk-up apartment block.

Drafting

Drafting prompts (5)

Draft a new by-law

Prompt

Draft a by-law for an NSW strata scheme. Purpose: [details]. Ensure compliance with the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) and that the by-law is not harsh, unconscionable, or oppressive under section 150.

Example use: A by-law regulating short-term letting in a residential strata scheme.

Draft a special resolution notice

Prompt

Draft a notice of motion for a special resolution at an NSW strata general meeting. Subject: [details]. Include the required notice period under section 18 and the text of the resolution.

Example use: A motion to approve a common property alteration and a new exclusive use by-law.

Draft a defect bond claim notice

Prompt

Draft a notice to the developer and bond holder claiming against the building bond under Part 11 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW). Defects: [details]. Include the interim report findings and the amount claimed.

Example use: Claiming waterproofing and fire safety defects within the 2-year interim inspection window.

Draft an NCAT application for by-law breach

Prompt

Draft an application to NCAT seeking an order for compliance with a by-law under section 147 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW). Respondent: [details]. Breach: [details].

Example use: An owners corporation seeking an order against a lot owner conducting unauthorised renovations.

Draft a levy recovery notice

Prompt

Draft a levy contribution notice and subsequent debt recovery letter for unpaid strata levies. Lot owner: [details]. Arrears: [details]. Include the interest calculation and warning of lien registration.

Example use: A formal demand to a lot owner 6 months in arrears on quarterly levies.

Review

Review prompts (5)

Review a strata management agreement

Prompt

Review this strata management agency agreement against the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW). Check the term, fees, delegation limits, termination provisions, and compliance with section 50.

Example use: A management agreement proposed by a new strata managing agent.

Review by-laws for compliance

Prompt

Review these strata by-laws for compliance with the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW). Identify any by-laws that may be harsh, unconscionable, or oppressive, or that conflict with the Act or the model by-laws.

Example use: A full review of by-laws for a 50-lot residential scheme registered in 2010.

Review an interim defect inspection report

Prompt

Review this interim defect inspection report under Part 11 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW). Assess the defects identified, the developer's rectification obligations, and the adequacy of the bond.

Example use: A report identifying structural cracking and non-compliant fire doors in a new scheme.

Review a common property alteration proposal

Prompt

Review this proposal for common property works. Assess whether the works are maintenance (section 106) or an improvement requiring a special resolution, and whether any by-law amendments are needed.

Example use: A proposal to install electric vehicle charging stations in the basement car park.

Review AGM minutes and resolutions

Prompt

Review these AGM minutes for compliance with the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW). Check quorum, voting procedures, proxy validity, and the correct resolution type for each motion.

Example use: Minutes from a contentious AGM where several special resolutions were passed.

Client comms

Client comms prompts (5)

Explain strata by-law enforcement

Prompt

Draft a plain-English letter to a lot owner explaining the by-law enforcement process. Cover the breach notice, mediation requirement, NCAT application, and potential penalties.

Example use: For an owners corporation committee member dealing with a persistent noise by-law breach.

Explain the building bond scheme

Prompt

Draft a plain-English briefing for an owners corporation committee explaining the building bond and inspection scheme. Cover the timeline, the interim and final reports, and how to claim against the bond.

Example use: For a newly appointed strata committee in a scheme completing its first year.

Explain lot owner renovation rights

Prompt

Draft a plain-English letter explaining the process for a lot owner seeking to renovate in a strata scheme. Cover the distinction between cosmetic, minor, and major renovations under sections 109–111.

Example use: For a lot owner planning a bathroom renovation that affects waterproofing.

Explain strata committee obligations

Prompt

Draft a plain-English briefing for newly elected strata committee members explaining their role, powers, limitations, and obligations under Part 4 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW).

Example use: For a new strata committee after an AGM in a 30-lot residential scheme.

Explain NCAT strata dispute process

Prompt

Draft a plain-English letter explaining the NCAT strata dispute resolution process. Cover mandatory mediation, application types, hearing procedure, and appeal rights.

Example use: For a lot owner considering taking a dispute with the owners corporation to NCAT.

Strategy

Strategy prompts (5)

Strategy for a building defect claim

Prompt

Develop a strategy for an owners corporation pursuing building defect claims. Defects: [details]. Consider the bond claim, statutory warranties under the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW), and direct action against the builder and developer.

Example use: A 5-year-old scheme with significant waterproofing failures beyond the bond period.

Strategy for short-term letting regulation

Prompt

Develop a strategy for an owners corporation seeking to regulate short-term letting. Current by-laws: [details]. Consider the interaction with the Short-term Rental Accommodation Act and the permissible scope of by-laws.

Example use: A residential scheme in inner Sydney with multiple lots listed on booking platforms.

Strategy for large scheme governance reform

Prompt

Develop a governance reform strategy for a large strata scheme with management concerns. Issues: [details]. Consider strata manager replacement, by-law overhaul, levy restructure, and committee composition.

Example use: A 200-lot scheme with low AGM attendance and concerns about financial management.

Strategy for common property damage recovery

Prompt

Develop a strategy for recovering costs of common property damage caused by a lot owner. Facts: [details]. Consider the by-law recovery provisions, section 106 obligations, and NCAT cost orders.

Example use: A lot owner whose burst pipe caused significant damage to common property and adjacent lots.

Strategy for opposing a strata renewal plan

Prompt

Develop a strategy for a dissenting lot owner opposing a strata renewal plan. Facts: [details]. Consider the adequacy of compensation, procedural defects, and the Land and Environment Court approval process.

Example use: An elderly owner-occupier in a scheme where 80% of owners support redevelopment.

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