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Stuck with an embedded network? Looking for a way out?

Strata

Posted 15 May 2019

Embedded networks are becoming more and more common in strata developments and more and more new lot owners are becoming aware too late what an expens…

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My unit has been leaking for years and the Owners Corporation is doing nothing – What can I do?

Strata

Posted 15 May 2019

Is the owners corporation required to repair and maintain the common property? Yes. Generally speaking, there is a strict obligation for the owners co…

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Aluminum Cladding – Dealing with the NSW cladding taskforce request

Building Defects

Posted 22 April 2019

In the wake of the devastating London Fire, NSW Fair Trading is finally taking action concerning non-compliant aluminium cladding. It has formed the N…

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Don’t let your Cladding Statutory Warranties Expire: FAQ’s

Building Defects, eBooks

Posted 08 April 2019

Aluminium Cladding – What should I be aware of to ensure we preserve the statutory warranty rights against the builder, developer or home warran…

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Esky Apartments, Definition of Flammable Cladding & Lacrosse Fire Legislation

Building Defects

Posted 04 April 2019

Following the Lacrosse Fire in Melbourne and the tragedy of the Grenfell fire in London, authorities in NSW have now taken action to start addressing …

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Difficulties Paying Strata Levies? How to change the amount or when it needs to be paid

Strata, Levy Recovery

Posted 24 March 2019

Strata levies are part and parcel of ownership of lots within a strata scheme. The owners corporation is entitled to make decisions about the striking…

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Owners Beware: Jurisdictional Problems with Agreements to extend Statutory Warranties

Building Defects

Posted 02 April 2019

Bannermans Lawyers have for some time been warning Owners to be wary of agreements offered by builders and developers to extend Home Building Act (“…

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Update on the 2% Bond Scheme

Building Defects

Posted 02 April 2019

Background Builders and developers of new multi-storey buildings (defined as two or more separate dwellings which exceed three storeys in height) are …

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