Building Management
CAUGHT IN A BOUNDARY DISPUTE? KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Fencing disputes are one of the most common types of disputes amongst neighbours across Australia. So what happens if you…
Noisy Pipework – Who Must Maintain It?
In the recent case of Haramis v The Owners – Strata Plan No. 51923 [2023] NSWCATCD 15, a lot owner sought an…
Councils call for Strict Caps on Short Term Letting
Short-term rental accommodation (STRA) in strata properties will continue to be a highly contentious topic in 2023 with even more…
Winter Chills in Strata Brings Increased Fire Risks
With Winter soon on the way, the use of heaters and other electrical items to warm apartments increases the risk…
DESIGN AND BUILDING PRACTITIONERS ACT, DUTY OF CARE, PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE & PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS SCHEMES
Introduction: The mechanics of the Design and Building Practitioner Act 2020 and its interaction with other legislation as related to…
Owners Corporation Court of Appeal Building Defects Win!
Adding Further Building Defects to an Existing Claim On 17 April 2023, the New South Wales Court of Appeal in…
To Cook, or Not to Cook?
In the recent case of Franklin v The Owners—Strata Plan No. 87497 [2022] NSWCATCD 210, the applicant was an owner of a…
The Importance of a Good Renovation By-law
Good renovation by-laws will protect all parties such as the owners corporation, the lot owner (and future owners) plus ensure…
THIS PARKING BEHAVIOUR IS CREATING A NUISANCE AND WE THOUGHT WE MADE A BY-LAW TO AVOID THIS?
The case of The Owners Strata Plan No. 2245 v Veney [2020] NSWSC 134 serves as an important guide for the interpretation…
The Different Types of Cladding – 6 Options For Your Building
Cladding systems are external wall systems that can be applied to the outside of buildings. They are used on both…
