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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…
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…
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…
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…
THIS MOULD IS KILLING ME – WHAT’S MY SOLUTION?
Recent heavy rainfall and the consequential water damage have caused many lot owners to fear mould growth within their buildings….
Does NCAT Have Authority to Direct to Whom a Civil Penalty Issued Under s 247A of the SSMA 2015 is Paid?
According to the recent case of The Owners – Strata Plan No. 61285 v Taylor (No. 3) [2023] NSWCATCD 1, the answer…
A GLIMMER OF HOPE OWNER’S LOSS OF RENT CLAIM TIME BARRED
The rainfall New South Wales has experienced over the last 18 months has led to an increase in the number…
SHOULD AN OWNERS CORPORATION GET LEGAL ADVICE ON A REMEDIAL CONTRACT? YES, IN MANY INSTANCES!
A sample survey carried out by the Law Department of Melbourne University in 2014 found that the only sector of…
EAT AND BE MERRY -NCAT INVALIDATES NO COOKING BY-LAW
IntroductionCan a by-law prohibit the cooking of food, including toasting bread in a lot? The answer is “no” according to…
