Without overstating matters the legal profession is reluctant to embrace change. Suffice to say that there are many legal procedures that have stoically remained in place for many years (sometimes a few hundred). Indeed it is this stubborn refusal to budge on tradition that is sometimes to our detriment as professionals. While some things are worth holding onto (we should perhaps keep our … [Read more...]
Understanding Your Title: Strata or Community?
In 2009 Strata Title divisions ceased in South Australia. These divisions have effectively been replaced with Community Title divisions. What is the difference between Strata Title and Community Title divisions? Strata Title A Strata Unit is defined by structural divisions of a building (ie the inside lining of the wall, bottom of a ceiling), not by reference to the land. Common … [Read more...]
