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New Strata Laws for 2025 – New Laws In Force and Others Pending

Strata

Posted 30 September 2025

The monster truck of strata sector law reforms continues to roll-on, with numerous reforms coming into force this year. The Strata Schemes Legislation…

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Beware of by-laws that seek to prohibit changing wet areas

Strata, By-Laws, NCAT and Court Proceedings

Posted 17 September 2025

The recent Appeal Panel (“Appeal Panel”) decision from the New South Wales Civil & Administrative Tribunal (the “Tribunal”) of Shah v The …

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Review your levy processes now to avoid potential complications from October 2025

Strata, Levy Recovery

Posted 27 October 2025

With major changes to levy recovery laws commencing on 27 October 2025, owners corporations need to act swiftly to avoid potentially breaching these n…

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Owners corporation wins a tricky case to get a tree removed

Strata

Posted 04 September 2026

Recently, Bannermans Lawyers has successfully represented an owners corporation to obtain orders from the Land and Environment Court (LEC) to remove a…

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Building Defects Advanced Edition FAQ – Understanding the Strata Building Bond and Inspection Scheme

Strata, Building Defects, eBooks

Posted 02 September 2025

What is the SBBIS? The SBBIS was introduced under Division 3 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW). It has been in operation since 1 January…

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Building Defects Advanced Edition FAQ – Handover Documents from Developers

Strata, Building Defects, eBooks

Posted 02 September 2025

What are handover documents? Handover documents refer to a comprehensive set of construction and compliance records that the developer is legally obli…

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Building Defects Advanced Edition FAQ – Key Legal Developments | Pafburn Decision

Strata, Building Defects, eBooks

Posted 02 September 2025

What changed after Pafburn? The Pafburn decision from the High Court significantly reshaped how liability is distributed under the Design and Building…

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Building Defects Advanced Edition FAQ – Non-performance of Deeds and NCAT Rectification Orders

Strata, Building Defects, eBooks

Posted 02 September 2025

What can an owner do if a builder fails to comply with an NCAT work order or a deed? Several options are available. These include but are not limited …

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