Building Manager
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…
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…
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…
PASSING ON UNNECESSARY COSTS CAUSED BY OWNERS & OCCUPIERS – HOW FAR CAN YOU GO?
Managing unnecessary costs or charges to strata schemes caused by owners and occupiers can be a major source of frustration…
Flooring By-Laws – Are They Harsh?
According to the recent case of Norman v The Owners Strata Plan No 60182 [2022] NSWCATCD 152, they are not. The applicant…
Damages Claims Against Strata & Building Managers
A recent decision of the Appeal Panel of NCAT has not ruled out the possibility that NCAT may be able…
Nuisance or Nice?
The Yuletide season is upon us again! For many this means family, friends, church services, good food, drink and, generally,…
SUPREME COURT REJECTS OWNER’S CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
The recent heavy rainfall in Sydney has led to an increase in compensation claims by lot owners against owners corporations…
