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Expiring Passwords

Pastwords

Expiring passwords. We’ve all been forced to with them. And the annoyance of trying to think up yet another weird combination of…

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Pushy Telcos

Pushy Telcos and Owners Corporations

Owners corporations are increasingly encountering aggressive behaviour by some telecommunications providers who say they are acting under powers granted to…

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Types of Cladding

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…

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mould

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….

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Glimmer of hope

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…

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NCAT Invalidates No Cooking By law

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…

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Unnecessary Cost

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…

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Flooring-By-Laws

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…

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