by Chris | May 15, 2024 | ACT, Building Defects, Legal Alert, News & Publications, Recent News
The Building Legislation Amendment Act 2023 (BLA Act) was passed by the NSW Parliament on 21 November 2023. The BLA Act inter alia amends the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) (SSMA) such that the building bond amount of 2 per cent of the contract price will...
by Chris | Apr 10, 2024 | ACT, Legal Alert, News & Publications, Recent News
On Thursday 30 November 2023 the Property Developers Bill 2023 (Bill) was tabled before the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly and referred to the Standing Committee on Planning, Transport, and City Services (Committee). Click here to access the Bill....
by Chris | Mar 21, 2024 | NSW, Recent News
ABC Investigation on the Strata Management Industry The ABC has made a number of allegations in relation to the practices of Netstrata in relation to insurance commissions, fees, kickbacks, etc. To read the ABC article, click here. Kerin Benson Lawyer’s...
by Chris | Mar 15, 2024 | ACT, Case Review
The decision of DT 152023 v AB & ANOR (Discrimination) [2023] ACAT 82 provides some guidance for strata managers on what constitutes unlawful discrimination in the context of apartment living. Please click here to access a summary of the decision. This is...
by Chris | Mar 15, 2024 | ACT, BCA Compliance, Building Defects, News & Publications, Recent News
On Thursday 29 February 2024 Kerin Benson Lawyers made a submission to the Inquiry into the Property Developers Bill 2023. Please click here to access the submission. On Thursday 7 March 2024 Christopher Kerin appeared before the ACT Legislative Assembly’s Standing...
