27/05/2026
Short‑term letting can be a hot topic in strata buildings — and getting the by‑laws right is crucial. A recent NCAT case has shed light on when a by‑law crosses the line into harsh, unconscionable or oppressive territory.
Here’s the simple breakdown:
✨ Reasonable conditions are allowed.
Things like asking owners to provide guest details or basic information aren’t a problem.
🚫 But some rules go too far.
In this case, the Tribunal found two major issues:
• Open‑ended administration fees — because they let the owners corporation decide and recover unlimited costs from owners.
• A mandatory bond — because it unfairly restricted an owner’s right to use their lot and duplicated protections already in the law.
💡 The takeaway:
Strata schemes can regulate short‑term letting, but the rules must be fair, clear, and not overstep what’s necessary to protect the building.
If a by‑law places an unreasonable burden on owners or gives the committee too much power, NCAT may strike it down.