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What Kind Of Approval Do I Need For My Works?

by Allison | Jul 11, 2021 | By-Laws, Fact Sheets, News & Publications, NSW, Strata Disputes

Given the number of people living in strata schemes, it is surprising that many of them are still not aware that certain works require the approval of the Owners Corporation. This article is a quick re-cap on the types of approval required for works to your lot....

Do I Need A By-law? (Flow Chart)

by Allison | Jul 11, 2021 | By-Laws, Fact Sheets, News & Publications, NSW

We have prepared this flow chart to assist you in determining if you need a by-law – Do I need a by-law flow chart 2020

Costs In The NSW Civil And Administrative Tribunal

by Allison | Mar 10, 2021 | Fact Sheets, NSW, Strata Disputes

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...

What happened when a Building was Damaged from the Excavations next Door?

by Allison | Jan 22, 2021 | Case Review, Fact Sheets, Factsheets, Legal Alert, News & Publications, NSW, Rules, Strata Disputes

Picture this: Building works in a development project led to movements of the foundation below an adjoining strata scheme causing extensive damage to an apartment building on that land.  The building works involved extensive excavations, a retaining and a shoring wall...

What is a Scott Schedule & Why are they Used?

by Allison | Jan 14, 2021 | Building Defects, Fact Sheets, News & Publications, NSW, Strata Disputes

Scott Schedules are often used in building defect matters. They are an important tool that help both the parties and the decision maker focus on the defects being claimed and the quantum of each defect. What is a Scott Schedule? A Scott Schedule is a document that...

Project Remediate – Interest Free Loans to Rectify Combustible Cladding on Class 2 Residential Apartment Buildings in NSW

by Allison | Dec 17, 2020 | Fact Sheets, Legal Alert, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News

Project Remediate is a three-year program introduced by the NSW Government to assist in rectifying combustible cladding on Class 2 residential apartment buildings in NSW. The NSW Cladding Taskforce was established to identify buildings with combustible cladding....
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Recent News & Publications

  • Case Note: Brudenall & Anor v The Owners – Units Plan No 202 (Appeal) [2019] ACAT 96
  • Case Note: Brudenall v The Owners Corporation of Units Plan No 202 (Unit Titles) [2018] ACAT 113
  • Case Note: Rampala v The Owners – Units Plan 1330 (Unit Titles) [2018] ACAT 35
  • Obligations in Relation to Mould in Apartments
  • Stocker v The Owners – Strata Plan No. 6622 – Minor Renovations, or not?

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