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Balancing strict compliance with a pragmatic approach in the Strata Renewal Process

Urban Renewal

Posted 20 August 2026

Part 10 in the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 (NSW) (SSDA) regulates the process through which a strata renewal plan may be affected with a list …

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Who Let the Dogs Out? – Dogs Behaving Wildly on Common Property, What Does the Court Say?

Strata Disputes, Strata

Posted 10 August 2026

Recently, the District Court handed down a decision in Bevan v Smith [2026] NSWDC 260 which will certainly be of interest to many large dog owners liv…

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How to Simplify Renovation Conversations

Strata, Renovations

Posted 27 July 2026

Clear communication is important when owners plan renovations, and simple tools that help owners can make a big difference. Our excellent four-minute …

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Easement for Support – Not Unlimited in Height

Strata

Posted 14 July 2026

In October 2025, the Supreme Court handed down a decision regarding an easement for support of a garage on the defendant’s land (Easement), Thomas v…

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Strata Managers Face Big Changes Ahead for Terms of Appointment

Strata, Strata Reform

Posted 14 July 2026

Pending reforms to strata management legislation — including the Strata Schemes Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2025 — are expected to …

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Developers Selling Units to the Point a Building Defects Court Order is Meaningless: Freezing Orders

Strata, Building Defects

Posted 23 March 2026

Introduction A Mareva injunction, more commonly known as a “freezing order” under the correct circumstances can deter frustration, abuse of the Co…

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When the developer thinks the owners corporation is unreasonable under a defects settlement deed

Strata, Building Defects

Posted 02 April 2026

In commercial agreements, it is common to encounter clauses stipulating that consent “must not be unreasonably withheld”. These provisions serve a…

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NSW Supreme Court Clarifies Cladding Compliance, Design, Responsibility and Insurance Recovery

Strata, Building Defects

Posted 12 June 2026

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has delivered an important decision for owners corporations, developers, builders, and insurers dealing with comb…

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