by Allison | Mar 14, 2025 | ACT, Strata Disputes
Our Christopher Kerin, spoke with Stephen Cenatiempo of 2CC Talking Canberra Local Breakfast on 05 March 2025 to discuss the Legislative Assembly’s Inquiry into the management of strata properties and in particular the role of the proposed strata commissioner.
by Allison | Feb 28, 2025 | ACT, Strata Disputes
The ACT Legislative Assembly is currently holding an Inquiry into Management of Strata Properties. Kerin Benson Lawyers made a submission to this inquiry on 28 February 2025 a copy of which may be read below: Submission of Kerin Benson Lawyers
by Allison | Feb 27, 2025 | ACT, Strata Disputes
Our Christopher Kerin, spoke with Georgia Stynes of ABC Canberra Drive on 26 February 2025 to discuss the Legislative Assembly’s Inquiry into the management of strata properties and in particular the role of the proposed strata commissioner.
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 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...