by Chris | Mar 2, 2017 | ACT, Case Review, Levies, News & Publications
The following article provides an update on our article published 21 March 2016 titled ‘ACT Case note: Recovering costs in levy recovery matters’. In The Owners – 840 v Richardson [2015] ACAT 77 Member Daniels determined that awarding legal costs in levy...
by Chris | Oct 4, 2016 | ACT, Building Defects, Recent News
On 20 August 2016, the Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Act 2016 (the Legislation) commenced operation. The Legislation is the culmination of several years of consideration by the ACT Government and amends the following laws: Building Act 2004; Building...
by Chris | Oct 3, 2016 | ACT, Building Defects, Strata Disputes
A class action is being mounted against the developers of at least 13 apartment buildings across Canberra for the refund of GST incorrectly charged as part of the purchase price on new residential units. Read more by Katie Burgess.
by Chris | Apr 5, 2016 | ACT, NSW, Recent News
Energy efficiency is a concern for many strata schemes that we talk to with several schemes recently upgrading their common property to capitalise on new technology and the ability to save money. This is becoming increasingly important with energy costs rising and...
by Allison | Mar 21, 2016 | ACT, Case Review, Levies, News & Publications, Recent News
On 20 November 2015 ACAT heard a levy recovery matter and made a decision that has a significant impact on all strata levy recovery matters commenced in ACAT. The case was The Owners – Units Plan 840 V Richardson (Civil Dispute) [2015] ACAT 77. What was the case...
by Chris | Mar 15, 2016 | ACT, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News
Chris Kerin has been asked to present at the 2016 Fire and Hazmat Convention in Melbourne this year and will also take part in the group panel discussion. See link below for more details: httpss://www.fpaa.com.au/events/fire-australia.aspx
