by Allison | Aug 26, 2019 | Uncategorised
The general common law rule in respect of costs in litigation is that costs follow the event. This means that the unsuccessful party generally pays at least part of the costs of the successful party. The general rule does not apply in the NSW Civil and Administrative...
by Allison | Aug 26, 2019 | Uncategorised
Having a special by-law drafted by a solicitor, seeking the Owners Corporation’s approval and registering the by-law approving the works, are the main steps that an owner wishing to renovate their strata unit needs to take before commencing major works. Under section...
by Allison | Aug 20, 2019 | ACT, BCA Compliance, BCA Compliance, Building Defects, Building Defects, News & Publications, NSW, Strata Disputes, Strata Disputes, Uncategorised
A detailed report that highlights the issues of lot owners, strata lawyers, academics, building consultants, engineers and certifiers featuring our own Christopher Kerin. Watch it on iview here: https://www.abc.net.au/4corners/cracking-up/11428900
by Allison | Jul 29, 2019 | Case Review, Legal Alert, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes, Strata Disputes
On 16 April 2019, the Supreme Court of New South Wales handed down its decision in the matter of Glenquarry Park Investments Pty Ltd v Hegyesi [2019] NSWSC 425. The case largely concerned whether proposed works to common property amounted to repairs, replacement or...
by Allison | Jul 29, 2019 | Case Review, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes, Strata Disputes
In Raynor v Murray [2019] NSWDC 189 the New South Wales District Court has held that remarks sent in an email to the chairperson of an owners corporation that copied in all owners and occupiers within the scheme were defamatory. The case came about after the owners...
