by Allison | Apr 16, 2024 | News & Publications, NSW, Recent News
We are pleased to announce that Allison will be speaking on a panel at the inaugural 2024 Strata Impact Conference hosted by Strata Knowledge Langham, Gold Coast on 1 & 2 August 2024. The conference will be a gathering of research visionaries, thought leaders, and...
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, 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...
by Allison | Mar 11, 2024 | Building Defects, Building Defects, Case Review, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News
A decision of the New South Wales Court of Appeal has yielded a favorable outcome for owners corporations and others wishing to (or being required to) pursue proceedings under the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) (DBPA) for breach of the statutory duty...
by Allison | Mar 11, 2024 | By-Laws, News & Publications, NSW
A common question we get asked is: can I buy common property? The short answer is yes. But the longer answer is more complicated. Let’s say you own a lot in a strata scheme but you don’t have a car space. There is an area of unused driveway that you want to purchase...
by Allison | Feb 11, 2024 | By-Laws, Legal Alert, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes, Uncategorised
Reforms to strata and community title legislation came into effect on 11 December 2023. Governance changes impose new restrictions on meeting notices, voting, expenditure and disclosure in schemes. Changes also affect the termination and renewal of strata schemes. Our...
