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Leaf me alone: Tree Disputes Between Neighbours

Strata

Posted 01 November 2018

Trees are a frequent source of disputes between neighbours. They can provide privacy and enhance amenity, but they can also annoy neighbours and damag…

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Dob yourself in about cladding from 22 October

Building Defects

Posted 01 October 2018

The NSW Government move to address the risks arising from non-compliant cladding has progressed with the passing of new regulations, which take effect…

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How do we make money from visitor spaces

Strata

Posted 02 October 2018

Owners Corporations have a variety of options to generate revenue from their common property. A question which frequently arises is whether schemes ca…

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Hoarders: One man’s trash is another man’s treasure

Strata

Posted 20 September 2018

Dealing with Hoarders Question:            Why don’t other lot owners like hoarders? Answer:               Typical issues …

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Challenging Unfair By-Laws – Recent cases give some guidance

Strata, By-Laws

Posted 19 September 2018

The commencement of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (“SSMA”) on 30 November 2016 changed the rules concerning strata by-laws. In particular…

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Short Term Lettings – New Rules on the Way

Strata

Posted 07 September 2018

The NSW Government has passed the Fair Trading Amendment (Short-term Rental Accommodation) Act 2018 (“Act”), which is expected to commence in 2019…

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What’s a Rock Anchor between Neighbours worth?

Strata

Posted 06 August 2018

Question: What is the definition of a rock anchor? Answer: An anchor inserted below the ground and used to stabilise earth, sand or rock adjacent to e…

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Disputes involving Residents outside NSW – Does NCAT have jurisdiction

Strata, NCAT and Court Proceedings

Posted 20 June 2018

A recent High Court case, Burns v Corbett [2018] HCA 15, has cast doubt on the scope of the jurisdiction of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal…

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