What are strata by-laws?
By-laws are the rules of your strata scheme — covering things like noise, pets, parking, renovations, short-term letting and use of common property. Every owner and tenant must follow them.
Each scheme starts with a model set of by-laws under state legislation, then customises them by special resolution at a general meeting. They're recorded on the strata roll and binding on owners, tenants and visitors.
If someone breaches a by-law the owners corporation can issue a notice to comply, and if the breach continues the matter can be escalated to the state tribunal (NCAT, VCAT, QCAT etc.) for orders and penalties.
By Reviewed by Last reviewed 2026-05-04
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