Dollars and Sense? Thinking Commercially in the Strata Context

In this edition of the Strata Law Podcast, Clement Lo, Special Counsel at Sachs Gerace Lawyers, discusses the often emotionally charged world of strata disputes and litigation. Drawing on the iconic line from the movie, "The Castle" — “It’s a home I’ve got, not a house” — Clement explains why conflicts in strata schemes can escalate so quickly, and why owners and committees alike often struggle to think clearly when their personal space feels under threat. In this podcast, Clement discusses the legal duties of strata committees under Section 37 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW), the obligations litigants owe to courts and tribunals, and the commercial realities committees must weigh before pressing ahead with a dispute. Clement also offers practical guidance on costs, risk, and the importance of setting aside pride and ego, while explaining when defending proceedings genuinely is the right course of action.Produced by Law Firm Marketing experts, Practice Proof