Community & Strata

Land division is the alteration of the boundaries of land and can be done under Part 19AB of the Real Property Act 1886 or the Community Titles Act 1996. Plans of division relating to the Strata Titles Act 1988 or the Community Titles Act 1996 can be amended.

Land Services SA has developed a Fact Sheet to explain and simplify the Community Titles Act 1996 for Industry Professionals

Further, the Legal Services Commission have developed two legal guides to help unit owners understand their rights and obligations. You can access these guides on the Legal Services Commission website.

Plans lodged with Land Services SA are required to adhere to strict standards and are examined for compliance.

The Registrar-General’s Plan Presentation Guidelines (PPG) describes the requirements for lodging property related plans, with the Surveyor-General’s Cadastral Surveying Guidelines providing requirements for survey plans.

The following documents and webinars have been developed to assist Industry Professionals when dealing with land under the Community Titles Act 1996:

• Community Title Applications – Preparation Notes
• Community Title Amendment Applications – Preparation Notes