Strata Title Property Rights: Private governance of multi-owned properties / Edition 1

by Cathy Sherry

Overview

Multi-owned properties make up an ever-increasing proportion of commercial, tourist and residential development, in both urban and rural landscapes around the world. This book critically analyses the legal, social and economic complexities of strata or community title schemes. At a time when countries such as Australia and the United States turn ever larger areas into strata title/condominiums and community title/homeowner associations, this book shows how governments, the judiciary and citizens need to better understand the ramifications of these private communities.

Whilst most strata title analysis has been technical, focusing on specific sections of legislation, this book provides higher level analysis, discussing the wider economic, social and political implications of Australia’s strata and community title law. In particular, the book argues that private by-laws, however desirable to initial parties, are often economically inefficient and socially regressive when enforced against an ever-changing group of owners. The book will be of particular interest to scholars and legal practitioners of property law in Australia, but as the Australian strata title model has formed the basis for legislation in many countries, the book draws out lessons and analysis that will be of use to those studying privately-owned communities across the world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138914926
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/13/2016
Series:	Routledge Complex Real Property Rights Series
Pages:	284
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Cathy Sherry is a member of the Faculty of Law, University of New South Wales, and a leading Australian expert on strata and community title law. She is a General Editor of the international property journal, Property Law Review.

Table of Contents

Preface Introduction Part 1 1. The Social and Legal Genesis of the Strata and Community Title Acts 2. A Property Theory for Strata and Community Title 3. United States’ Law and Homeowner Association Practice Part 2 4. The Economic Implications of By-Laws 5. Privacy and Personal Autonomy: The Social and Political Implications of By-Laws 6. By-Laws Effect on Well-Being: A Case Study in Children’s Play Conclusion