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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…
Garbage In, Garbage Out
The title of this post is a very old adage used in computer circles, often abbreviated as “GIGO”. It’s a…
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…
What Do Your Strata Fees Include?- NSW
ThIts firstly important to understand what Owners Corporation fees are? Paying Owners Corporation fees is a fundamental necessity of living in a…
DISHONEST AND FRAUDULENT CONDUCT: THE PROPERTY SERVICES COMPENSATION FUND
Strata managers plan an essential role in managing the affairs of owners corporations which in turn have the responsibility of…
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…
