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Should an Owner’s Corporation Get Legal Advice on a Remedial Contract? Yes, in many instances!

Strata

Posted 18 December 2022

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Pet Disputes: An animal is more than one animal

Strata

Posted 08 December 2022

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If you just stand by and watch the NCAT Proceedings – You can’t appeal later on

Strata, NCAT and Court Proceedings

Posted 08 February 2023

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Claims by Owners for Damages caused by Water Ingress under S106(5)

Strata

Posted 21 November 2022

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Encroaching Walls – What can you do?

Strata, Easements

Posted 23 November 2022

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“Material Facts” – What and When you need to disclose them to a potential purchaser?

Conveyancing

Posted 23 November 2022

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Exempt Development Update

Strata

Posted 19 November 2022

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Passing on Unnecessary Costs Caused by Owners & Occupiers – How far can you go?

Strata

Posted 11 December 2023

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Is replacing an external Balustrade exempt development?

Strata, Renovations, Planning Approvals

Posted 15 November 2022

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Is replacing roof or wall cladding exempt development?

Strata, Renovations, Planning Approvals

Posted 14 November 2022

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Is Replacing External Waterproofing Exempt Development?

Strata, Renovations, Planning Approvals

Posted 25 October 2024

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Is installing an Air-Conditioning Unit Exempt Development

Planning Approvals

Posted 13 November 2022

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Should an Owner’s Corporation Get Legal Advice on a Remedial Contract? Yes, in many instances!

Strata

Posted 18 December 2022

A sample survey carried out by the Law Department of Melbourne University in 2014 found that the only sector of the construction industry where there …

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Pet Disputes: An animal is more than one animal

Strata

Posted 08 December 2022

Bruce v The Owners – Strata Plan No. 98803 [2022] NSWCATCD 83 The recent decision in Bruce v The Owners Strata Plan No. 98803 [2022] NSWCATCD 83 …

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If you just stand by and watch the NCAT Proceedings – You can’t appeal later on

Strata, NCAT and Court Proceedings

Posted 08 February 2023

The Owners – Strata Plan 2010 v Kahn [2022] NSWCATAP 9 The Appeal Panel in the matter of The Owners – Strata Plan 2010 v Kahn [2022] NSWCATAP 9…

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Claims by Owners for Damages caused by Water Ingress under S106(5)

Strata

Posted 21 November 2022

As a result of recent heavy rainfall, many lot owners have suffered significant water ingress/penetration issues and consequential water damage within…

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Encroaching Walls – What can you do?

Strata, Easements

Posted 23 November 2022

The recent decision in Hickey v The Owners Strata Plan 78825 [2022] NSWLEC 135 gave consideration to the characterisation of the Encroaching and Adj…

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“Material Facts” – What and When you need to disclose them to a potential purchaser?

Conveyancing

Posted 23 November 2022

In NSW, a vendor wishing to sell their property must comply with certain disclosure requirements in relation to their property.  There are also impli…

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Exempt Development Update

Strata

Posted 19 November 2022

Many in the strata industry will be surprised to discover that what they thought was exempt, is not exempt development. If planning approval is requi…

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Passing on Unnecessary Costs Caused by Owners & Occupiers – How far can you go?

Strata

Posted 11 December 2023

Managing unnecessary costs or charges to strata schemes caused by owners and occupiers can be a major source of frustration for owners corporations an…

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Is replacing an external Balustrade exempt development?

Strata, Renovations, Planning Approvals

Posted 15 November 2022

Replacing a balustrade might not be exempt development, why so? Individual buildings will need to obtain specialist advice to determine if these works…

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Is replacing roof or wall cladding exempt development?

Strata, Renovations, Planning Approvals

Posted 14 November 2022

Replacing roof or wall cladding, including combustible cladding might not be exempt development, why so? Individual buildings will need to obtain spec…

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Is Replacing External Waterproofing Exempt Development?

Strata, Renovations, Planning Approvals

Posted 25 October 2024

Replacing an external waterproofing membrane above ground level isn’t exempt development, why so? Individual buildings will need to obtain specialis…

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Is installing an Air-Conditioning Unit Exempt Development

Planning Approvals

Posted 13 November 2022

Installing an air-conditioner condenser unit and associated work might not be exempt development, why so? Individual buildings will need to obtain spe…

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