On 1 April 2026, the strata laws in New South Wales underwent further reform and changes to better meet the needs of strata communities across the state.
In this article, we focus on two important strata law reforms that impact lot owners across NSW.
Reform 1: Your 10-year capital works fund plans must be prepared using a standard form
This reform means that Owners Corporations need to update their 10-year plan to the standard form when they are revising an existing plan or preparing a new plan to replace an existing plan that’s already been in place for 10 years.
The standard form is available here.
Reform 2: Details of exclusive supply (embedded) networks must be included in strata information certificates
This is an important reform for potential purchasers of a lot within a strata scheme in NSW.
A strata information certificate, more commonly known as a Section 184 Certificate, will now include further information about any utilities supplied by an exclusive supply network (often referred to as an embedded network). Â
An exclusive supply network is a privately owned network that supplies multiple lots within a site with electricity, gas, hot and cold water, internet access, or other utilities.
In addition, certificates will also need to have information about:
- Orders and certain compliance action against the Owners Corporation, including under Fair Trading’s power to enforce repair and maintenance of common property;
- Meetings held in the past year; and
- Any upcoming meetings.
What’s next in strata law?
There are more planned legislative reforms for 2026 including the mandatory training program for strata committee members and a requirement for embedded networks to be disclosed in off-the-plan contracts for sale.
Information accurate as of 24th July 2026. The information above is not legal advice. If you have a legal issue, please get specific legal advice.
