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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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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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The Issue with Planter Boxes

Strata

Posted 10 November 2022

Repair and Maintenance Obligations Planter boxes are a vexed issue in strata, owners corporations and lot owners frequently run into disagreement abou…

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